EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable head torch XINGMEI “CHARGE TYPE HEAD LAMP” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0924/18
Summary
The lamp cover can be removed easily during charging and live parts may become accessible. The dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not adequate. The cross-sectional area of the internal and external cores is too small and the wires may overheat.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
Rechargeable head torch — XINGMEI
- Brand
- XINGMEI
- Name / model
- CHARGE TYPE HEAD LAMP · XM-706
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Black, rechargeable head lamp with 9 LEDs. The product is supplied with a battery charger that can be connected directly to the mains power. Packaging: cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The lamp cover can be removed easily during charging and live parts may become accessible. The dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not adequate. The cross-sectional area of the internal and external cores is too small and the 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: RetailerCategory 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/05/2018
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