Electric water heater

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electric water heater
Alert Number0646/07
BrandHEJ
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryRomania
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberHEJ HJ 119
Published6 July 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because the cover of the electric heater does not ensure the protection against the water infiltration, causing a risk of electric shock. It should have an immersion coefficient of at least IPx7.In addition, it should be classified under Class I with respect to protection against electric shock, but it is classified under Class 0. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and 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

Electric heater for boiling water. The following information is available on the package: "Voltage 220-240V. Frequency 60 Hz. Power 1000W."

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