Pool Immersion Heater
Burns, Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01432/20 |
| Brand | KY |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 2500W, 3000W |
| Published | 30 October 2020 |
Risk Description
The product's guard is in direct contact with the heating elements, making accessible parts very hot. This can cause burns if touched by a user, especially children. Also, the product is not correctly earthed, which means it can become live; users may then receive an electric shock when touching it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the European standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1,5 m.-long metal pool immersion heater with pink casing and electrical lead. The product was sold online, notably through eBay, AliExpress and Wish.