EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Exhaust fan EUNEWR — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00676/23
Summary
The protective earth is not connected to the appliance. Voltage can be tapped on the metal housing and on the motor, which could cause electric shock to a user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Exhaust fan — EUNEWR
- Brand
- EUNEWR
- Name / model
- FD-150-2
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Fan for use in kitchens, bathrooms, garages for ventilation. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN B09G2ZKCMY
What is the risk?
- The protective earth is not connected to the appliance. Voltage can be tapped on the metal housing and on the motor, which could cause electric shock to a user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/03/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/03/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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