Drowning, Electric shock

Inflatable spa

MSpa - Oriental Recreational Products (ORPC)
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Case number
EM/0002/14
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
B-090, B-091, B-100, B-110, B-112, B-120, B-121, B-130, B-131, B-132, B-140, B-141, B-150, B-151, B-152, B-160, B-170
Batch
Unknown / different for the models
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2014-07-25

⚠️ Risk

null The product poses a risk of electric shock and drowning because the bathing water in the inflatable spa can come directly into contact with live parts of the heating element that is connected to the mains power supply.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.Two accidents reported.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 18/07/2014

Inflatable bubble spa available in different formats, depending on the type number. However, based on the relevant parts of the technical file, the electrical unit is the same for all types and is certified accordingly. E.g. type B 141: Delivered in a cardboard box with pictures and text. The main