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Ceiling light Dunelm “Aqua Basic Flush Fitting 2 Light Large” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1339/14
Summary
null Once used for a short time, the insulation on the wire connecting the two bulb holders burns off, leaving an exposed live wire hidden between the bulbs and the metal body. There is a risk of contact with live surfaces when changing the bulb with the potential for electrocution.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.
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Product
Ceiling light — Dunelm
- Brand
- Dunelm
- Name / model
- Aqua Basic Flush Fitting 2 Light Large · Dunelm model number: 2050; Sunlight Electronics Industries model number: GCL9016
- Batch number(s)
- 5 050210 728411
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Bathroom light fitting - circular ceiling light 33cm diameter in a blue box. Product has a back plate featuring two bulb holders linked by a wire that has no heat protection, shade is circular frosted glass. Uses 2 x 60w maximum bulbs.
What is the risk?
- null Once used for a short time, the insulation on the wire connecting the two bulb holders burns off, leaving an exposed live wire hidden between the bulbs and the metal body. There is a risk of contact with live surfaces when changing the bulb with the potential for electrocution.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/07/2014
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