Parts washer

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Parts washer
Alert Number0444/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel on outer carton XH-PW20G. No markings on the product itself. Serial number on the pump: 100372.
Published25 April 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - the switch housing has not been sealed to the pump housing. This would be prone to splashing and allow the harmful ingress of moisture,- the unit has not been marked with maximum and minimum fill levels. Overfilling could allow water to enter the switch housing, creating a shock hazard, while underfilling could cause the pump to overheat. The pump and the washer do not comply with the requirements for marking.In addition, the instruction manual is considered to be inadequate.The 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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The parts washer is red. It consists of a large metal container with a lid. It also has legs and a separate pump. It is packaged in a plain cardboard box. The parts washer is a metal construction that requires minimal self-assembly by the user, namely the pump and the legs of the parts washer.

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