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Submersible water pump Geko — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0087/17
Summary
null The product is not earthed and the cross-section of the mains connection cable is too small. Under certain circumstances this product could cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Submersible water pump — Geko
- Brand
- Geko
- Name / model
- G81404
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The 280 W protection class II pump is made of light metal; it weighs around 3.5 kg, is around 270 mm long and has a diameter of around 120 mm.
What is the risk?
- null The product is not earthed and the cross-section of the mains connection cable is too small. Under certain circumstances this product could cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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