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Portable work lamp Somogyi Elektronic — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1040/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the distance between the grid and the lamp is less than required so that the lamp can be easily damaged. In this case, the live spiral holders of the lamp may come into contact with the protective covering and grid,- the mains supply cable is not sufficiently insulated. The cable insulation can be easily damaged and the live parts of the cable can become…
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Product
Portable work lamp — Somogyi Elektronic
- Brand
- Somogyi Elektronic
- Name / model
- PL 10,
- Batch number(s)
- 5998312767191; Batch code: 007051
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- The main components of the lamp: black plastic handle with a two-position, "on-off" switch, metal grid with a hook, E27 lamp holder, 5m long mains supply cable. There is a label with technical data and a brand symbol on the handle. The CE mark, the indoor use symbol (a house), and the Class II marki
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the distance between the grid and the lamp is less than required so that the lamp can be easily damaged. In this case, the live spiral holders of the lamp may come into contact with the protective covering and grid,- the mains supply cable is not sufficiently insulated. The cable insulation can be easily damaged and the live parts of the cable can become accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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