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Submersible pump AKULA, АКУЛА “Hacoc занурювалъний Акула” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00812/21
Summary
The device does not protect sufficiently against electric shock. Furthermore the mains supply cable is too short. Live parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock for user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335-2-41.
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Product
Submersible pump — AKULA, АКУЛА
- Brand
- AKULA, АКУЛА
- Name / model
- Hacoc занурювалъний Акула · ΠΒ-0.2-40-Y5
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Cylindrical submersible pump with cast aluminium cover; class II. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The device does not protect sufficiently against electric shock. Furthermore the mains supply cable is too short. Live parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock for user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335-2-41.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2021
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