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LED bulb force light “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0040/15
Summary
null Due to a manufacturing defect, a short-circuit between the aluminium housing and conductors may cause an electric shock (e.g when replacing the LED bulbs). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62560.
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Product
LED bulb — force light
- Brand
- force light
- Name / model
- Unknown · 3000 K, GU10 SMD 27LED WW, White warm
- Batch number(s)
- 5900495194206
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- LED light with a GU 10 mount and LED module with 27 LEDs - rated voltage 230 V, rated wattage 5.2 W, rated frequency 50 Hz
What is the risk?
- null Due to a manufacturing defect, a short-circuit between the aluminium housing and conductors may cause an electric shock (e.g when replacing the LED bulbs). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62560.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/04/2015
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