Electric kettle Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Electric kettle

Brand: Electric

Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01368/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Electric kettle
Brand Electric
Country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Case Number SR/01368/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This record is based on EU Safety Gate alert SR/01368/26, notified by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The product is a Foldable Travel Electric Kettle, model EL-210. The recall notice states that the product poses a fire risk due to non-compliance with the Low Voltage Directive. The measure ordered was import rejection at the border. The date of entry into force of the measure is not specified in the recall notice.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Electric kettle
– Product name: Foldable Travel Electric Kettle
– Model number: EL-210
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Case number: SR/01368/26
– Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
– Type: Consumer product
– Risk level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following specific hazards:
– Fire risk: The mains plug does not meet dimensional requirements. As a result, it may not make a secure connection with the socket, which can lead to fire.
– Overheating / explosion risk: The fuse inside the product lacks any granular filler. This may cause the fuse to fail, posing a risk of the product overheating or exploding.
– Non-compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Note: The user-provided summary also lists “Chemical Risk” and “Electric Shock Hazard,” but these are not explicitly stated in the source EU Safety Gate data. Only the hazards explicitly mentioned in the source data (fire, overheating/explosion, and non-compliance with the Low Voltage Directive) are recorded here.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify any direct consumer action, such as returning the product or contacting a retailer. The measure ordered was “Import rejected at border,” meaning the product was prevented from entering the market at the border. Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to check the model number (EL-210) and the product name (Foldable Travel Electric Kettle). If consumers possess this product, they should stop using it immediately and contact the relevant importer or national consumer safety authority for further guidance. The recall notice does not provide a specific recall URL or consumer hotline.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the notifying authority is:
– Type of measure: Import rejected at border
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Importer
– Date of entry into force: Unknown (not specified in the recall notice)

No refund, replacement, or repair remedy is specified in the recall notice for consumers who may have already purchased the product.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland (specific agency not named in the recall notice)
– EU Safety Gate reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098777
– Case number: SR/01368/26
– Importer contact: Not specified in the recall notice
– Manufacturer contact: Not specified in the recall notice
– Consumer hotline or website: Not specified in the recall notice

Consumers seeking further information should contact their national consumer protection authority or refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page linked above.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Electric kettle?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01368/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Electric kettle?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Electric kettle?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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