Water electrolysis device
Black water electrolysis device with four separate probes. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Measuring instruments
- Hazard
- The electrodes of the device are unprotected, operate at 160 Volt and can remain under tension after the power switch is turned off. This can cause an electric shock to a user who touches the electrodes or come in contact with water when the electrodes are inserted.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? A water electrolysis device uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. It has bare metal parts called electrodes that carry high voltage.
What's happening? The electrodes are not covered and stay live even after turning off the device. Touching them or the water can give a dangerous electric shock.
Does this affect me? Anyone using this device in Germany could get hurt. The risk is highest when touching water or the electrodes.
What should I do? Stop using the device right away. Ask a professional or your doctor for advice before using it again.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Measuring instruments · Hazard: The electrodes of the device are unprotected, operate at 160 Volt and can remain under tension after the power switch is turned off. This can cause an electric shock to a user who touches the electrodes or come in contact with water when the electrodes are inserted. · Origin: Unknown
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
