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Water electrolysis device — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01860/23
Summary
The electrodes of the device are unprotected, operate at 160 Volt and can remain under tension after the power switch is turned off. This can cause an electric shock to a user who touches the electrodes or come in contact with water when the electrodes are inserted. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 603335-1.
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Product
Water electrolysis device
- Barcode
- EEE0080250001
- Category
- Measuring instruments
- Black water electrolysis device with four separate probes. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The electrodes of the device are unprotected, operate at 160 Volt and can remain under tension after the power switch is turned off. This can cause an electric shock to a user who touches the electrodes or come in contact with water when the electrodes are inserted. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 603335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2023
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