EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
LED light Easy Connect “LED Ground Spot” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0154/17
Summary
null The product is not protected against moisture and therefore water can penetrate into the lamp which could cause a short circuit. This may lead to further damage to the inside of the lamp, resulting in accessible parts becoming live. 2 incidents reported.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
LED light — Easy Connect
- Brand
- Easy Connect
- Name / model
- LED Ground Spot · LED Ground Spot 0.8W (Warm/White/Blue)Ref. EC 65416 / 65411 / 65410
- Batch number(s)
- 3700298515381 / 3700298513882 / 3700298513875
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Mini recessed LED spotlights Ø 4.5 cm, 6 pieces per box. Each light consists of 5 warm, white or blue-coloured LEDs of 0.2W. Electrical class II. Includes an 18cm power cord. For outdoor use.
What is the risk?
- null The product is not protected against moisture and therefore water can penetrate into the lamp which could cause a short circuit. This may lead to further damage to the inside of the lamp, resulting in accessible parts becoming live. 2 incidents reported.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/10/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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