Electrical appliances and equipment: accessible edges — reported risk evidence
The acquired cohort contains 17 official alert references published from 2005-10-14 to 2026-04-10. This page compares 8 selected, distinct product descriptions, including food steamer, submersible pump, electrical oven. The other 9 records still contribute to the cohort counts but are not displayed: descriptions may repeat, lack the display inputs, or fall outside the eight-description display limit. The recorded risks raise separate evidence questions about accessible edges. Compare the product features and dated findings below before scoping an investigation. These historical observations do not determine your product’s compliance or a market failure rate.
Evidence retrieved 2026-10-07. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.
Dated official observations
Compare the product features and reported failure mechanism
The source wording below describes the reported case at that time. Read each complete report before using it in an investigation.
Food steamer · SR/01053/26
Report published 2026-04-10 · notifying country France · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Food steamer with stainless steel base and plastic containers, 3 levels, 800 W. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and Shein (unique identifier: sv25032073570565029). [1]
Reported risk explanation
The appliance’s power cord may become damaged by a sharp edge of opening for the power cord in the metal casing. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [1]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 13/03/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 11/03/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 08/05/2026 [1]
Report published 2021-06-04 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Cylindrical submersible pump with stainless steel cover; class I. The product is sold online. [2]
Reported risk explanation
The mains cable is not properly anchored. The accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the casing parts. The cable could detach or damage leaving live conductors accessible. The accessible metal parts can become live due to the possible interruption of continuity of the protective conductors. The user could touch the accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-2-41. [2]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 14/01/2021Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 14/01/2021 [2]
Report published 2019-09-27 · notifying country Croatia · reported origin Türkiye
Reported product description
Electrical oven packed in cardboard box. The product was (also) sold online. [3]
Reported risk explanation
Internal wirings can become damaged due to sharp edges. As result, metal parts of the product can become live and user may receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335. [3]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/06/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/06/2019 [3]
Report published 2019-07-19 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Frog-shaped insect killer with UV lamp and fan. Packaging: colourful cardboard box. [4]
Reported risk explanation
The design of the device is appealing to children. They may consequently use the product in play and insert a metal object (e.g. a spoon) through the protective grille, touching live parts of the product. The internal wiring can become damaged through contact with sharp edges of the insecticide grid. The user may touch the damaged wiring and receive an electric shock when removing the protective grille for cleaning purpose.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. [4]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/05/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 20/05/2019 [4]
Report published 2013-11-15 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin Unknown
Reported product description
White plastic eight speed electric food mixer with accessories packaged in a cardboard box. [5]
Reported risk explanation
null When the whisk is changed, food can enter the interior of the product. The cable is in contact with sharp edges at the exit point of the housing and could be damaged resulting in live parts becoming accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. [5]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 26/12/2012 [5]
Report published 2010-11-05 · notifying country Cyprus · reported origin Spain
Reported product description
Electric steam iron. The product has three switches. One on/off switch, one for spraying water and one for temperature adjustment. 220-230V, 50Hz, 2100W, CLASS I [6]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock because the wireways of the steam generator have very sharp edges that can damage the wires The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. [6]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown [6]
Report published 2010-10-15 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Input: AC 230-240V/50Hz Output: DC 12V 8.4A Power: 144W, Charging current: max.12A, Max. charging voltage: 14.4 V, capacity: 40-160Ah [7]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the internal wiring and its insulation could be damaged by getting into contact with sharp edges of the transformer;- the cord anchorage is not adequate and the cord could be pulled out exposing live parts.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335. [7]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown [7]
Report published 2010-03-05 · notifying country Cyprus · reported origin Taiwan
Reported product description
Electric fan, grey, with two switches - one to switch on/off and one to control the speed of the fan. 240V, 50Hz, 120W, CLASS I [8]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of fire injuries and electric shock because:- the conductors of the supply cord are consolidated by soldering where they are subject to contact pressure which could lead to a bad electrical contact;- there are sharp edges on the base support;- the supply cord is not constrained with a cord anchorage.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335. [8]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown [8]
17 distinct official alert references, published between 2005-10-14 and 2026-04-10. Counts describe the acquired reports, with no market denominator.
Report year
Recorded alerts
2005
1
2006
1
2008
2
2009
1
2010
4
2013
1
2019
2
2020
1
2021
1
2023
2
2026
1
Recorded risk labels within this evidence task
Label combinations are source facts within one comparison; they do not create separate guides with identical preparation tasks.
Burns, Cuts, Electric shock: 1 recorded references
Electric shock: 13 recorded references
Electric shock, Fire: 2 recorded references
Electric shock, Fire, Injuries: 1 recorded references
Source selection, exclusions and calculation method
Filter the acquired, completely parsed English weekly XML releases. Deduplicate official alert references. Group by product category and the complete set of conditional evidence-question topics supported by actual risk text. Risk-label combinations remain recorded cohort facets and do not create buyer intents. Brand, product name, model, origin, notifying country, measurement-only changes and different wording of the same questions do not create intents. Unrecognized mechanisms stay internal for enrichment. Count report years and notifying countries deterministically. Display at most eight newest descriptions with at least 40 characters after whitespace normalization, nonempty reported measures and distinct casefolded descriptions; break date ties by official identifier. All cohort records count even if their description is shorter or not displayed. This is not a representative sample. Counts concern this acquired corpus only.
One acquired version per official public alert reference. Display at most eight newest distinct product descriptions whose normalized whitespace-collapsed text contains at least 40 characters and has nonempty reported measures; ties sort by official identifier. The complete cohort includes shorter descriptions. This is an explicit display selection, not a representative sample.
8 distinct descriptions displayed; 9 cohort records not displayed. Missing fields: {}.
These are selected, dated enforcement observations in the acquired weekly reports, not a random market sample, market-wide failure rate, proof of current product status, or a determination about your product. Notification country is not a complete sales-market or jurisdiction-coverage field. A quoted legal/standard reference is the report’s statement, not independently verified current law or a mandatory test panel.
Calculation safety-gate-evidence-comparison-10; units recorded alerts; no incidence denominator.
Turn the reported failure mechanism into a scoped investigation
Use this checklist to gather your business or product details before speaking with a specialist. The items below explain what to record and suggest useful supporting documents. You can add your own answers in the editable project brief.
Accessible edges and points — what evidence do we have?
Compare the particular accessible edge or point, material, geometry and use conditions with the reported cutting mechanism. Ask a specialist to justify the applicable assessment and criteria for your actual product and users.
Useful evidence: Dimensioned edge/point drawings, material and finish specifications, use/accessibility context and relevant existing evaluation.
Can we trace the affected component, formula or design revision across our supplied products?
Compare the reported descriptions with your own identifiers and change records. Treat missing or “Unknown” source fields as unresolved; they do not establish that no action was needed.
Useful evidence: Product identifiers, revision history, supplier/batch traceability and market/operator records.
Who would own an evidence review and any resulting corrective-action decision?
Read the reported measures as historical observations. Establish your own operator roles, sector-specific rules, decision owner and communication responsibilities before adopting another case’s response.
Conditional: Product-risk evidence and operator-role review — Compare the recorded product features and failure mechanism with your product. Confirm the applicable product regime, deciding evidence, operator responsibilities and justified next steps. This does not assume that GPSR or a representative appointment applies to every alert category.
Questions for providers
Which specific product features and reported risk mechanism make these cases relevant or irrelevant to our product?
What current legal, standards or scientific sources support your proposed investigation criteria, and what cannot be concluded from these dated alerts?
Which existing evidence can answer the risk question, what additional work is justified, and who owns any resulting corrective-action decision?
Sources and data dates
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