EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Cold water storage tank Proboost by Joule — risk: burns, fire, smoke inhalation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00063/25
Summary
The capacitor component, within the control box, overheats resulting in damage to the part and to the control box which could generate smoke and fumes. This also presents a risk of fire and burns if flammable materials are stored near the unit. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Cold water storage tank — Proboost by Joule
- Brand
- Proboost by Joule
- Name / model
- Proboost · OPB-0340-00SVS, OPB-0540-00SVS
- Category
- Machinery
- Large grey cold water storage tank (cylinder) with control boxes on it.
What is the risk?
- The capacitor component, within the control box, overheats resulting in damage to the part and to the control box which could generate smoke and fumes. This also presents a risk of fire and burns if flammable materials are stored near the unit. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): An engineer will visit consumers homes to carry out remedial works.
- Date of entry into force: 20/05/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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