Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 28 Apr 2026
SR/01275/26
Meat grinder stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Meat grinder) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Grey and black meat grinder with a detachable top and an attached wall plug.
- 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
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements. As a result, the plug may overheat and/or explode. There is a risk of fire.
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/01275/26
View official notice ↗
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