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Building site light Axxel/Finbullet “Energiansäästölamppu” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1825/12
Summary
null The sharp edge of the metal reflector can break the insulation of the wire of the lampholder. In this case, the live conductor of the wire can touch the metal reflector, which is in contact with the earthed accessible metallic body of the lamp. The lamp has a plug, which can be inserted into an unearthed socket-outlet.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard…
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Product
Building site light — Axxel/Finbullet
- Brand
- Axxel/Finbullet
- Name / model
- Energiansäästölamppu · ESL204
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Building site light packaged in a yellow cardboard box. Technical specification: 2 x FB-20W-R7s, 230V, 50Hz, class I.
What is the risk?
- null The sharp edge of the metal reflector can break the insulation of the wire of the lampholder. In this case, the live conductor of the wire can touch the metal reflector, which is in contact with the earthed accessible metallic body of the lamp. The lamp has a plug, which can be inserted into an unearthed socket-outlet.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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