EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Garden light Youngine “LED Cob Lawn Light” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01351/25
Summary
The product has insufficient cord anchorage, leading to strain on the terminals of the product when in use. This could cause the termination to fail and overheat, causing a fire. Additionally, the product is powered using a cord that is inappropriate for outdoor use, and the dimensions of the mains plug are inappropriate. The user can touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not…
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Product
Garden light — Youngine
- Brand
- Youngine
- Name / model
- LED Cob Lawn Light
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- LED spotlight-styled garden light with wall plug. Stock Keeping Unit Number: X0018VPGUR. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (fulfillment number: FBA15JV2CVTNU000003).
What is the risk?
- The product has insufficient cord anchorage, leading to strain on the terminals of the product when in use. This could cause the termination to fail and overheat, causing a fire. Additionally, the product is powered using a cord that is inappropriate for outdoor use, and the dimensions of the mains plug are inappropriate. The user can touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/01/2025
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