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LED tube lights 'LED Röhre' (LED Tube) Eneltec — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0614/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because it can only be used if the existing light fitting is modified. Modifying the light fitting creates hazards for users as it is not possible to ensure, for example, that the necessary insulation distances are observed. No instructions are provided on how to install the tube lights/modify the light fittings. Replacing the LED tube light with a fluorescent tube can…
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Product
LED tube lights 'LED Röhre' (LED Tube) — Eneltec
- Brand
- Eneltec
- Name / model
- a) T10060, b) ENLT-T10060SMD-01, c) 24W CW Eneltec, d) T 10 LED Tube Light
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- LED tube lights which look like conventional replacement fluorescent tubes but for which the original light fitting must be modified.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because it can only be used if the existing light fitting is modified. Modifying the light fitting creates hazards for users as it is not possible to ensure, for example, that the necessary insulation distances are observed. No instructions are provided on how to install the tube lights/modify the light fittings. Replacing the LED tube light with a fluorescent tube can cause a short circuit. In addition, no complete address provided for manufacturer or authorised representative, no information on the product, such as CE mark, type designation, voltage, power, frequency is provided.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
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