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LED Rechargeable spotlight Gowen and Bradshaw “Rechargeable 150mm Luminator Lamp” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1413/19
Summary
The accessible assembly screw of the mains charger is in direct contact with a live wire from the mains. Consequently the user could touch the accessible screw and receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.
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Product
LED Rechargeable spotlight — Gowen and Bradshaw
- Brand
- Gowen and Bradshaw
- Name / model
- Rechargeable 150mm Luminator Lamp · NFC140LI-15W 150mm229YL1200 Lumens
- Batch number(s)
- 2100000027859
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Rechargeable spotlight with mains and car chargers. The product was also sold online.
- Recall information: http://gowbrad.ie/
What is the risk?
- The accessible assembly screw of the mains charger is in direct contact with a live wire from the mains. Consequently the user could touch the accessible screw and receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/09/2019
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