aca elec — Residual-current device
Residual current circuit breaker with over-current protection (RCBO).
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Electric shock
- Categoria
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Perigo
- The RCBO does not trip in case of sudden appearance of residual current. A person that touches a part of the electrical installation equipped with this RCBO can receive an electric shock.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a safety notice about a type of electrical switch called an RCBO. It may not turn off power fast enough when there is a dangerous leak of electricity.
What's happening? Some of these switches do not work right. They may not stop electricity in time to prevent a shock if someone touches a live wire.
Does this affect me? If you live in Cyprus and have this kind of switch, you could be at risk of an electric shock.
What should I do? Ask your electrician or an approved repair person to check your switch right away. Do not try to fix it yourself.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The RCBO does not trip in case of sudden appearance of residual current. A person that touches a part of the electrical installation equipped with this RCBO can receive an electric shock. · Origin: Unknown
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