EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Night light GMC “Lampka Nocna” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1697/14
Summary
null The light shade and the bulb can be removed by hand when the night light is plugged into a mains socket outlet. As a result, live parts can be touched during bulb replacement. The material of the lamp is not resistant to heat and may deform. As a result, the user may have direct access to live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.
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Product
Night light — GMC
- Brand
- GMC
- Name / model
- Lampka Nocna · LAMPA3
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Night light with an integrated mains plug and a power switch. The light shade is made of textile material. Packed in a transparent plastic blister with cardboard backing.
What is the risk?
- null The light shade and the bulb can be removed by hand when the night light is plugged into a mains socket outlet. As a result, live parts can be touched during bulb replacement. The material of the lamp is not resistant to heat and may deform. As a result, the user may have direct access to live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant 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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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