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LED floodlight “Reflektor LED” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1572/19
Summary
Water penetration is possible and water may therefore come into contact with live parts. Moreover, the earth connection is inadequate and there is no strain relief for the mains connection lead. The housing of the product could consequently become live and lead to an electric shock if touched by a user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard…
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Product
LED floodlight
- Name / model
- Reflektor LED · OL-R-5050W, 4000K, 40000LM, IP65
- Batch number(s)
- 3858891572161
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- LED floodlight packed in cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- Water penetration is possible and water may therefore come into contact with live parts. Moreover, the earth connection is inadequate and there is no strain relief for the mains connection lead. The housing of the product could consequently become live and lead to an electric shock if touched by a user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/10/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/10/2019
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