EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable head torch LONGTENG “Rechargeable Working Headlight Helmets / Led Headlight” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0581/16
Summary
null The basic insulated internal wires of the head torch can be damaged by the sharp edges of the cover fixing screws during adjustment of the head torch. The dimensions of the battery charger are not correct and when connecting the plug the user may consequently touch the live parts of the plug or the live connector terminal sockets. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a…
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Product
Rechargeable head torch — LONGTENG
- Brand
- LONGTENG
- Name / model
- Rechargeable Working Headlight Helmets / Led Headlight · 1766
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable head torch with battery charger. Packaging: cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The basic insulated internal wires of the head torch can be damaged by the sharp edges of the cover fixing screws during adjustment of the head torch. The dimensions of the battery charger are not correct and when connecting the plug the user may consequently touch the live parts of the plug or the live connector terminal sockets. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat. The heat and flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is not sufficient and the product may thus cause a fire.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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