The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/01432/20
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product
Pool Immersion Heater
Brand
KY
Name
Pool Immersion Heater
Type / number of model
2500 W, 3000 W
Barcode
Unknown
Batch number
Unknown
Counterfeit
No
Risk type
Burns, Electric shock
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 ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor)
Recall of the product from end users
Description
1.5 metre-long metal pool immersion heater with pink casing and electrical lead. The product was sold online, notably through eBay, AliExpress and Wish.
Packaging description
The product is packaged in clear plastic bag and may be sold in a blue cardboard box.
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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