EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Flashlight — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01326/26
Summary
The battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. The product can therefore overheat and cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 62133.
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Product
Flashlight
- Name / model
- L-826
- Barcode
- 1686206008089
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Black plastic battery operated LED flashlight with micro-USB connector. The built-in push button allows to choose from 3 different lighting modes. Some LEDs indicate the charge level. The product comes with a charging cable.
What is the risk?
- The battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. The product can therefore overheat and cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 62133.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/03/2026
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