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Oreg / Eberle thermal actuator — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 17, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock if it is fitted to a radiator because the transparent cap can crack or break off and users can thus touch live components.The product is not considered to pose a serious risk when it is installed in heating systems in such a way that it is not accessible to users.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

Thermal actuator used as part of the control system for heating installations. It is normally used for under floor heating, however an estimated 1 % of the products are fitted to radiators. This notification only concerns products fitted to radiators.

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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