InSinkErator / Teka · Insinkerator

If the disposer unit is not installed correctly or if the air switch is damaged, contact with water of the micro switch can cause surface arc tracking that can ignite the plastic base of the disposer and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335.

Published: 19 June 2015
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): -. Date of entry into force: 13/05/2015

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A11/0041/15
Model: InSinkErator: 45+A/S, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, Vogue, Vogue Upgrade, Reuge, Reuge Upgrade., Teka: TR50.3+
Batch: Unknown

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Sink waste disposal unit. The disposer is turned on and off with air pressure via a sink-mounted button. This button is connected to the air switch activator assembly which is located on the bottom of the disposer. Affected products are those activated with an air switch, while the units activated