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🧸 Product IE May 9, 2025

Joule ModulAir — ModulAir

White heat pump system.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Joule ModulAir — ModulAir
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Fire, Smoke inhalation
Category
Pressure equipment/vessels
Hazard
The product's printed circuit board (PCB) component's inadequate load capacity under certain conditions and the improperly assembled DIN Rail cables lacking ferrules can cause overheating, melting and breakdown. This may generate smoke and fumes. This also presents a risk of burns or fire if contact is made with flammable materials inside the unit.
Origin
The Netherlands

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: An engineer will visit consumers homes to carry out remedial works.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 383 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a small electrical box called Joule ModulAir. It is used to control power in homes.

What's happening? Some of these boxes can get too hot. This can melt parts inside and make smoke or fumes. It might even start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you have one of these boxes in your home in Ireland, it could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a qualified electrician or your supplier what to do next.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Joule ModulAir
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire, Smoke inhalation · Category: Pressure equipment/vessels · Hazard: The product's printed circuit board (PCB) component's inadequate load capacity under certain conditions and the improperly assembled DIN Rail cables lacking ferrules can cause overheating, melting and breakdown. This may generate smoke and fumes. This also presents a risk of burns or fire if contact is made with flammable materials inside the unit. · Origin: The Netherlands

First published
May 9, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10093793

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Joule ModulAir — ModulAir. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire, Smoke inhalation · Category: Pressure equipment/vessels · Hazard: The product's printed circuit board (PCB) component's inadequate load capacity under certain conditions and the improperly assembled DIN Rail cables lacking ferru...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 9, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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