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Inflatable spa MSpa - Oriental Recreational Products (ORPC) “Inflatable Bubble Spa” — risk: drowning, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. EM/0002/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and drowning because the bathing water in the inflatable spa can come directly into contact with live parts of the heating element that is connected to the mains power supply.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.Two accidents reported.
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Product
Inflatable spa — MSpa - Oriental Recreational Products (ORPC)
- Brand
- MSpa - Oriental Recreational Products (ORPC)
- Name / model
- Inflatable Bubble Spa · B-090, B-091, B-100, B-110, B-112, B-120, B-121, B-130, B-131, B-132, B-140, B-141, B-150, B-151, B-152, B-160, B-170
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown / different for the models
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Inflatable bubble spa available in different formats, depending on the type number. However, based on the relevant parts of the technical file, the electrical unit is the same for all types and is certified accordingly. E.g. type B 141: Delivered in a cardboard box with pictures and text. The main
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and drowning because the bathing water in the inflatable spa can come directly into contact with live parts of the heating element that is connected to the mains power supply.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.Two accidents reported.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/07/2014
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