EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Nightlight insonder “LED Night Lights” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1687/18
Summary
The transparent cover can easily be removed from the base (connector) of the nightlight. As a result, live parts are accessible and this can lead to an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60598.
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Product
Nightlight — insonder
- Brand
- insonder
- Name / model
- LED Night Lights
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- LED nightlight: 6.5 x 6.5 x 7 cm. The product has been sold online (in particular via Amazon).
What is the risk?
- The transparent cover can easily be removed from the base (connector) of the nightlight. As a result, live parts are accessible and this can lead to an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Letter sent to competent authority detailing risk identified
- Date of entry into force: 29/10/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 29/10/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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