Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 18 Jun 2026
SR/01845/26
Silver Crest blender stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Silver Crest 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
- Red and black blender.
- Brand
- Silver Crest
- 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
FireInjuries
The lid can be removed while the product is attached to the motor unit and under power. The user can access the blades while they are moving, leading to injuries. Moreover, the product is fitted with a counterfeit and underweight fuse. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
The 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/01845/26
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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.