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Product Safety Report: Downton 2000W 1.7L Glass Kettle (DT10076) (2306-0036)

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Published14 June 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Downton 2000W 1.7L Glass Kettle (DT10076) presenting a high risk of electric shock and burns.

Product description

Summary Product: Downton 2000W 1.7L Glass Kettle (DT10076) Hazard: The product presents a high risk as the kettle redirects steam into the plastic handle and base which may lead to condensation building up on the switch electrical contacts. Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Kettle Brand Downton Model DT10076 Barcode 8693728558360 Country of Origin China Product Description A glass kettle with black base and handle, packed in a white cardboard box. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk as the kettle of electric shock redirects steam into the plastic handle and base which may lead to condensation building up on the switch electrical contacts. This may also cause the kettle to be dropped, resulting in a potential scald/burns hazard. During testing, it was also identified that there was moisture ingress at the base of the kettle. With excessive use, water could build up in the base and potentially cause hazards of scalding or burns. Some of the required documentation was not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The product has been withdrawn from the market. Additional information PSD number: 2306-0036 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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