EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Explosive atmospheres equipment
Explosion-proof light Unicorn — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03309/25
Summary
The connection between the housing parts (junction box/LED part) is not secured against the transmission of internal ignition. The cable entry filler plug is also not sufficiently secured against the transmission of internal ignition.Due to this, the explosive atmospheres (zone 1) may be ignited. This can cause burns to users.. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive relating to equipment…
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Product
Explosion-proof light — Unicorn
- Brand
- Unicorn
- Name / model
- EX200A
- Category
- Explosive atmospheres equipment
- LED flood lamp, approximately 30 × 40 cm, intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba (Identifications number: 1000433548113).
What is the risk?
- The connection between the housing parts (junction box/LED part) is not secured against the transmission of internal ignition. The cable entry filler plug is also not sufficiently secured against the transmission of internal ignition.Due to this, the explosive atmospheres (zone 1) may be ignited. This can cause burns to users.. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres nor with the European standard EN 60079-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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