Rechargeable head torch Bost “RECHARGEABLE LED HEAD LIGHT” — risk: electric shock, fire

Product

Rechargeable head torch — Bost

Brand

Bost

Name / model

RECHARGEABLE LED HEAD LIGHT · BS-012

Batch number(s)

6 950574 021205

Category

Lighting equipment

• Black rechargeable head torch with 12 LEDs. The product is supplied with a battery charger that can be plugged into a mains socket outlet. Packaging: cardboard box.

What is the risk?

• null Live parts of the LED panel and the live parts of the plug or the live connector terminal sockets are easily accessible. The basic insulated internal wires of the head torch can be damaged by the sharp edges of the screws during adjustment of the head torch. The cross-sectional area of the cores of the internal wires of the charger is too small and in case of a short-circuit the internal wires may overheat. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• Date of entry into force: Unknown
• 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: 22/09/2016

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