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Greenhouse lamp LED Hydroponics Ltd “Super Helios 4” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1794/18
Summary
The distances between the transformer's windings are insufficient and the live terminal of the plug socket is inadequately protected. As a consequence, live parts may become accessible which could lead to an electric shock.Additionally, the insufficient distance in the transformer's windings can cause overheating during normal use and thus lead to a fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
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Product
Greenhouse lamp — LED Hydroponics Ltd
- Brand
- LED Hydroponics Ltd
- Name / model
- Super Helios 4 · Lamp Power: 800WSpectrum: 6 Bands
- Batch number(s)
- 8800229585508
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Ceiling lamp for hydroponic plant cultures consisting of 4 LED lights in black plastic casing with an electrical plug.
What is the risk?
- The distances between the transformer's windings are insufficient and the live terminal of the plug socket is inadequately protected. As a consequence, live parts may become accessible which could lead to an electric shock.Additionally, the insufficient distance in the transformer's windings can cause overheating during normal use and thus lead to a fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 60598, EN 61347 and EN 62471.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 09/11/2018
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