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Air purifier BIET “Air Purifier AP 160” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00065/23
Summary
The dielectric strength is insufficient. The user could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive,nor with the European standard EN 60335-2-65.
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Product
Air purifier — BIET
- Brand
- BIET
- Name / model
- Air Purifier AP 160 · AP 160, B4015
- Barcode
- 8586019620481
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Air purifier of white colour with a touch screen and 4-stage filtration through UV radiation used to clean the air in small and medium-sized rooms, such as residential and commercial spaces. The product consists of an air purifier, a filter and instructions for use. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The dielectric strength is insufficient. The user could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive,nor with the European standard EN 60335-2-65.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 04/05/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/05/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 04/05/2023
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