Electric water heater

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electric water heater
Alert Number0632/07
BrandHEJ
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryRomania
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberHEJ HJ 123
Published6 July 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the cover of the electric heater does not ensure the protection against the water ingress.The product should be Class I with respect to protection against electric shock, but it is only Class 0. These types of products should be at least IPx7 (immersion coefficient).This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The following information is available on the package: "Voltage 220-240V, Frequency 60 Hz, Power 500W."

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