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Rechargeable LED torch Elwis “Compress COB LED Mini” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1444/15
Summary
null The creepage distance between the parts of the charger at mains voltage and the accessible connector is too short. The user could receive an electric shock as a result of touching the connector.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 LED torch — Elwis
- Brand
- Elwis
- Name / model
- Compress COB LED Mini · Charger: HS-0560500 , Torch: 14026
- Batch number(s)
- 5703296140263
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable LED torch supplied with a battery charger. Sold in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The creepage distance between the parts of the charger at mains voltage and the accessible connector is too short. The user could receive an electric shock as a result of touching the connector.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: 25/08/2015
- 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: 25/08/2015
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