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Head lamp MTX “LED Power” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0110/13
Summary
null The creepage distance between the primary and secondary circuits of the enamel insulated windings of the charger is not sufficient. As a result, the user could receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Head lamp — MTX
- Brand
- MTX
- Name / model
- LED Power · Head lamp: MTX3150 Charger: CH24-1.6T
- Batch number(s)
- 6 418252 811079
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- LED head lamp supplied with battery charger ("Battery charger", type: CH24-1.6T.) Sold in a blue transparent package.
What is the risk?
- null The creepage distance between the primary and secondary circuits of the enamel insulated windings of the charger is not sufficient. As a result, the user could receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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