Electric kettle Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a glass electric kettle sold under the brand MIVANO. The recall was initiated by the importer and other economic operators in France. The case number is SR/01696/26. The product poses a risk of electric shock due to insufficient insulation and a fragile plastic base that may break upon impact, exposing live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The notifying country is France. The country of origin is the People’s Republic of China.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Electric kettle (glass)
– Brand: MIVANO
– Name: Bouilloire en verre / Glass electric kettle
– Model number: MIV-700BE
– Barcode: 3770039334014
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
– Consumer type: Consumer product

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazard: Some parts of the base are not properly insulated from live parts. The base’s plastic casing might easily break upon impact. If the casing breaks, the user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. The risk type is classified as “Electric shock.” The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies the following measures taken by economic operators:
– Recall of the product from end users: Effective from 20/02/2026. Consumers are instructed to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall process.
– Withdrawal of the product from the market: Effective from 20/02/2026. The product is no longer available for sale through authorized channels.
– Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace: Effective from 03/07/2026. Online listings for this product have been removed.
– Warning consumers of the risks: Effective from 03/07/2026. Consumers have been formally warned about the electric shock hazard.

The recall notice does not provide specific step-by-step instructions for consumers beyond the general recall and warning measures. Consumers who own this product should stop using it immediately and contact the importer or retailer for further instructions on returning the product.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Importer. The date of entry into force for the recall measure is 20/02/2026. The recall notice does not specify whether the remedy is a refund, replacement, or repair. The notice also includes a withdrawal of the product from the market (effective 20/02/2026) and removal of the product listing by the online marketplace (effective 03/07/2026). Consumers should contact the point of purchase or the importer to determine the specific remedy available.

6. Contact Information
The recall notice does not provide a specific phone number, email address, or website for consumer inquiries. The notifying country is France. The case number is SR/01696/26. The official Safety Gate alert can be accessed at the following reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099212. Consumers may also contact the French national consumer protection authorities for further assistance. No other contact details are specified in the recall notice.

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