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Control gear for discharge lamp Horti Gear — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01065/21
Summary
Live parts of the control gear are accessible during replacement of the fuse if it is inserted in its base without the fuse carrier. Consequently, a person could touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 61347-1, EN 60598-1 and EN 60127-6.
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Product
Control gear for discharge lamp — Horti Gear
- Brand
- Horti Gear
- Name / model
- HPS/MH1000/C
- Barcode
- 002100050230
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 230 V, 50 Hz, 1000 W, Cardboard box with sticker.
What is the risk?
- Live parts of the control gear are accessible during replacement of the fuse if it is inserted in its base without the fuse carrier. Consequently, a person could touch the live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 61347-1, EN 60598-1 and EN 60127-6.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/06/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall the batch, change the fuse holder and addition of the installation instructions
- Date of entry into force: 10/12/2021
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