EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Camping lantern “Rechargeable camping lantern” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00619/25
Summary
When changing the lantern, live parts of the power supply are accessible to the user, who can receive an electric shock. The product also lacks the necessary labeling, safety information and instructions for use the product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Camping lantern
- Name / model
- Rechargeable camping lantern · YY858
- Barcode
- 8514090044162
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Portable LED rechargeable camping lantern.
What is the risk?
- When changing the lantern, live parts of the power supply are accessible to the user, who can receive an electric shock. The product also lacks the necessary labeling, safety information and instructions for use the product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/01/2025
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