EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
LED torch Dp “LES Super Capacity Light Torch” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0751/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- when the device is plugged into the mains the live pins of the plug are accessible;- when the device is opened, without the aid of a tool, live parts that are not insulated from the mains power supply are accessible; - the creepage distances between parts that could become live if the primary insulation becomes damaged and accessible metal parts are too…
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Product
LED torch — Dp
- Brand
- Dp
- Name / model
- LES Super Capacity Light Torch · LED 928
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- LED torch made of plastic with a rechargeable battery. The product is packaged in a clear plastic blister with cardboard backing.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- when the device is plugged into the mains the live pins of the plug are accessible;- when the device is opened, without the aid of a tool, live parts that are not insulated from the mains power supply are accessible; - the creepage distances between parts that could become live if the primary insulation becomes damaged and accessible metal parts are too small.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/05/2013
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