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Residual-current device aca elec — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00479/24
Summary
The RCBO does not trip in case of sudden appearance of residual current. A person that touches a part of the electrical installation equipped with this RCBO can receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European Standard EN 61009.
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Product
Residual-current device — aca elec
- Brand
- aca elec
- Name / model
- ABDT-32
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Residual current circuit breaker with over-current protection (RCBO).
What is the risk?
- The RCBO does not trip in case of sudden appearance of residual current. A person that touches a part of the electrical installation equipped with this RCBO can receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European Standard EN 61009.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2024
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