The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Sorand Water Heater 2000 W
Alert number
2102-0140
Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Pool immersion heater
Product identifiers
Electrical Ratings: 220-250 V AC 2000 W
ASIN: B07ZH7TDZW
Product description
Made of PVC, pure copper and stainless-steel material. 1.5 m cable. Product enclosed in a blue, water themed package with a printed picture of two pool immersion heaters.
Country of origin
China
Counterfeit
No
Risk level
Serious
Risk Type
Electric shock
Risk description
The main risk identified is electrocution whereby during operation, a live wire inside the product becomes loose and due to the product being unearthed, the product becomes live. If the consumer were to test the water while the heater is still plugged in and submerged in the water, there is the risk of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Measures taken by economic operators
Recall of the product from end users.
Online marketplace
Amazon
Notifier
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