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Grow light COKOLILA “Pflanzenlampe LED” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01868/25
Summary
The light is fitted with connection sockets so that several lights can be used in a row. These are covered only by a sticker. In addition, the sockets are fitted with pins, while the cable for connecting them is fitted with female connectors. If the option to connect multiple lights is not used, mains voltage (230 V) is present at the pins. There is thus no protection to prevent the pins from being touched, which…
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Product
Grow light — COKOLILA
- Brand
- COKOLILA
- Name / model
- Pflanzenlampe LED · T8
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Grow light. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0D6BB4NKS).
What is the risk?
- The light is fitted with connection sockets so that several lights can be used in a row. These are covered only by a sticker. In addition, the sockets are fitted with pins, while the cable for connecting them is fitted with female connectors. If the option to connect multiple lights is not used, mains voltage (230 V) is present at the pins. There is thus no protection to prevent the pins from being touched, which could lead to an electric shock if the user touches the pins. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 30/04/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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