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Parts washer — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 25, 2008

Hazard

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

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

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.

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.

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