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Light pad ART sensations “Light PAD LED” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00958/20
Summary
The clearance/creepage distance between the primary and secondary circuit and inside the transformer are inadequate, and the insulation is not sufficient. Therefore, the power supply unit supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock. The casing material of the adaptor is flammable, therefore it could lead to burns to the user or to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
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Product
Light pad — ART sensations
- Brand
- ART sensations
- Name / model
- Light PAD LED · AR0904 (light pad), DS6188EWE (power supply unit)
- Barcode
- 8719747599754
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Light PAD with three different brightness levels, supplied with a separate power supply.
What is the risk?
- The clearance/creepage distance between the primary and secondary circuit and inside the transformer are inadequate, and the insulation is not sufficient. Therefore, the power supply unit supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock. The casing material of the adaptor is flammable, therefore it could lead to burns to the user or to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/05/2020
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