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Electric water heater “Instant electric water heating faucet” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01314/21
Summary
The product is not correctly earthed, therefore accessible parts may become live. When touching them, users may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-35.
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Product
Electric water heater
- Name / model
- Instant electric water heating faucet · Pro 1, ART. MS1976
- Barcode
- *1804001*
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Instant electric water heating, rated voltage 220 V, rated frequency 50 Hz, rated power 3000 W, type of operation - uninterruptible, power supply connection - non-disconnectable power cord, installation - fixed.
What is the risk?
- The product is not correctly earthed, therefore accessible parts may become live. When touching them, users may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-35.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/09/2021
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