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Aquarium Light Docean “LED Aquarium Light” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01616/20
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Aquarium Light — Docean
- Brand
- Docean
- Name / model
- LED Aquarium Light · MF-21U
- Barcode
- X000ZVHHZX
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Black LED aquarium light unit
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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