Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 20 Mar 2026
SR/00854/26
Blender stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Blender) after it was found to pose a fire and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- A multi-functional food blender or processor with attached wall plug.5 litre capacity.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Kitchen & cooking accessories
Why it's dangerous
FireInjuries
The blades may still be spinning and accessible when the processor is open. The consumer may be able to place food into the processor while the lid is removed and injure their hands. Moreover, the product is also fitted with a underweight fuse that could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.
This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00854/26
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