The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Proteus Switchgear 100 Amp Double Pole Isolator
Alert number
2111-0064
Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - isolation switch
Product identifiers
Proteus Switchgear. Batch Numbers BT200420 and BT250320
Product description
Single phase isolation switch rated at 100 Amps intended for isolation between the electricity meter of a dwelling and the main consumer unit or fuse box within that dwelling. Specifically used in the metering industry and installed by trained engineers.
Country of origin
China
Counterfeit
No
Risk level
Serious
Risk type
Electric shock
Risk description
The fault was identified during routine installation process which includes a test. It was found that the switch did not isolate the circuit. The product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective measures
Withdrawal from sale and recall of affected batches by the manufacturer. Recall of the product by the end user, E.ON. E.ON have written to all affected customers to arrange a visit to carry out a safety check of the isolator. E.ON customers who have received a letter to arrange a free visit and have not replied should contact E.ON as soon as possible.
Online marketplace
N/A
Notifier
Health and Safety Executive
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