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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-10-24serious risk

Electrolyser (Unknown)

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Electrolyser

  • Brand Unknown

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

An electrolyser product with a plastic casing measuring approximately 9 x 5 x 2.5 centimeters poses a risk of electric shock because its electrodes are accessible while the device is connected to electrical power and lack proper safety protection. The product does not meet the Low Voltage Directive or the European safety standard EN 60335. The device contains aluminum and iron electrodes, a red LED indicator, a mains switch, fuses, and a rectifying bridge inside its casing, but has no manufacturer data plate attached.

Authorities in Hungary have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take in response to this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the electrodes are accessible when connected to the mains supply and there is a lack of proper protection. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

The product has a plastic casing of dimensions approx. 9 x 5 x 2.5 cm. Underneath are 2-2 electrodes made of aluminium and iron (length: 62 mm, diameter: 8 mm). The red LED and the inlet of the mains supply is placed on the side. The mains switch (ZX; KCD1-101; 2A/8A 250V; CQC), the fuse F8A/250V, the fuse holder and the rectifying bridge (pec; GBU; 8J) are inside the casing. There is no data plate attached to the product. Model: Unknown Notifying country: Hungary

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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