Water heater Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Water heater

Brand: Water

Country: Lithuania

Hazards: Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01717/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Water heater
Brand Water
Country Lithuania
Case Number SR/01717/26
Hazard Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall has been issued for a specific model of electric water heater sold in Lithuania. The recall was initiated by the retailer and is based on a notification from the EU Safety Gate system (case number SR/01717/26). The product poses a risk of electric shock due to insufficient mechanical strength of a metal component. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Electric water heater
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / Type number: EP-0,5/220
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 85161080
– Country of origin: Belarus
– Notifying country: Lithuania
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazard: The metal part of the device is not resistant enough and could easily break. If this part breaks, live electrical parts become accessible to the user. Contact with these live parts could result in an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify specific instructions for consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The measure ordered is a withdrawal of the product from the market, which is an action directed at the retailer. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the model number (EP-0,5/220) and barcode (85161080) against their unit. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it immediately and contact the retailer where it was purchased for further guidance. The recall notice does not provide a direct consumer helpline or specific return instructions.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the notifying authority is the withdrawal of the product from the market. This measure was ordered for the retailer. The date of entry into force of this measure is not specified in the recall notice. No information regarding a refund, replacement, or repair is provided in the source data. Consumers should contact the retailer to determine the specific remedy available to them.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Lithuania
– EU Safety Gate case number: SR/01717/26
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099258
– Retailer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The product description is “Electric water heater.”
– The product category is “Electrical appliances and equipment.”
– The product type is “Consumer.”
– No pictures are included in this text record; a picture is available at the EU Safety Gate link provided.
– No batch number, production dates, or brand name are listed in the source data.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Water heater?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01717/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Water heater?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Water heater?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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