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🧸 Product HU November 19, 2021

SINGLE PHASE MOTOR

Red single-phase asynchronous motor with 2.2 kW rated power. Size: 36 cm x 21 cm x 23,5 cm. The product was also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SINGLE PHASE MOTOR
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
Accessible metal parts can become live due to the wire ends of the main cable not being properly anchored, the inadequate insulation of the conductive parts and the interruption of the protective conductor continuity. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. Furthermore, the machine is not equipped with an interlocked switching device. Therefore, the machine may start unexpectedly and the user may be injured.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 1760 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a single-phase electric motor made in China. It can give you a dangerous electric shock if parts that should not carry electricity become live.

What's happening? Some of these motors have wires that are not fixed properly. The metal parts can become live. The motor may also start by itself.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this motor in Hungary, you could get hurt.

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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: Accessible metal parts can become live due to the wire ends of the main cable not being properly anchored, the inadequate insulation of the conductive parts and the interruption of the protective conductor continuity. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. Furthermore, the machine is not equipped with an interlocked switching device. Therefore, the machine may start unexpectedly and the user may be injured. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 19, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004715

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What is this product recall alert about?
SINGLE PHASE MOTOR. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: Accessible metal parts can become live due to the wire ends of the main cable not being properly anchored, the inadequate insulation of the conductive parts and the interruption of the prote...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 19, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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