Straus Austria Screw Submersible Pump/ Mélykútszivattyú — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 31, 2015

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product cover is not earthed and the pump is equipped with supply cables that are too short. The product does not have an earth conductor and the mains plugs are not protected against moisture penetration.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
Recall of the product from end users — Other (27/01/2015)

Product description

Mains-operated, submersible pump with metal casing supplied in a colourful cardboard box.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

Key facts

Brand	Straus Austria
Product	Screw Submersible Pump/ Mélykútszivattyú · Submersible pump
Model / type	1) ST/SWP750-003 (750 W), 2) ST/SWP550-004 (550 W), 3) ST/SWP910-005 (910 W)
Batch	1) 1923167500031 (on packaging);1191620120519 (on a label)2) 1 191420 120696 (on packaging), 1 923165 500040 (on a label)3) 1 191420 120856 (on packaging); 1 923169 100055 (on a label)
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Country of origin	China
Reported by	Hungary
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Jul 31, 2015
Case number	A12/0951/15