Electric shock

Thermal actuator

Oreg / Eberle
Thermal actuatorThermal actuator
Case number
0951/09
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
TS Kompakt / TSK (TSK 5.11), 230V version.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇩🇪 Germany
Country of origin
🇩🇪 Germany
Published
2009-07-17

⚠️ Risk

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

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

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.