Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 5 Feb 2026
SR/00402/26
BALASHOV steam cleaner banned from sale over burn risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (BALASHOV steam cleaner) after it was found to pose a burn and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Hand-operated steam cleaner, 2500 W with 6 speeds and 3 different brush heads. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique identifier: 0123456789012).
- Brand
- BALASHOV
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
BurnsFire
A short-circuit in the temperature control device allows continued operation, and the appliance can be unintentionally activated. Moreover, the earthing protection is inadequate which can lead to a fire and burns to the user.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Spain
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00402/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.