2021.12.10 Recall: Proteus Switchgear - 100 Amp Double Pole Isolator

10 December 2021

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