Product description

WU-ES7 Electronic Countdown Ballast used in WU-UV water filtering systems.

Water filtering systems which may include the WU-ES7 are:

  • WU-UV100
  • WU-UV150
  •  WU-UV200
  • WU-UV250


Affected units will have Part Number WU-ES7 printed on the ballast.

See a list of details to help identify the product.

Reason the product is recalled

Affected ballasts may have a fault that can cause a short circuit. The ballast may activate an RCD when started or short circuit and emit smoke or sparks. 

The hazards to consumers

There is a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution and risk of serious injury, death or property damage from fire.

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately disconnect the ballast from the power supply.

Check the part number on the left side of the ballast.

If the part number is WU-ES7, consumers should contact Puretec on sales@puretecgroup.com or by phone on 1300 140 140 to arrange a replacement ballast for the UV system.

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

See traders list below

Identifying numbers

SKU

WU-ES7

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Manufacturer country ID

India

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2024/20178 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.

Product questions

Speak to the Office of the Technical Regulator (SA) if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.