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Electrolyser — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 24, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the electrodes are accessible when connected to the mains supply and there is a lack of proper protection. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The product has a plastic casing of dimensions approx. 9 x 5 x 2.5 cm. Underneath are 2-2 electrodes made of aluminium and iron (length: 62 mm, diameter: 8 mm). The red LED and the inlet of the mains supply is placed on the side. The mains switch (ZX; KCD1-101; 2A/8A 250V; CQC), the fuse F8A/250V, the fuse holder and the rectifying bridge (pec; GBU; 8J) are inside the casing. There is no data plate attached to the product.

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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