EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable torch 222 “2 in 1 Stamd-by Light” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0033/15
Summary
null The cross-sectional area of the cores in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of a short circuit, the wires may overheat and could cause a fire. Live parts are accessible in the storage compartment of the mains cable during charging. The mains cable is not adequately protected against pulling and twisting which could lead to live parts of the cable becoming accessible.The product does not comply…
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Product
Rechargeable torch — 222
- Brand
- 222
- Name / model
- 2 in 1 Stamd-by Light · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable LED torch. The housing is made of white plastic, with a black operating button and a red charge indicator LED . The battery can be charged via a built-in mains cable which is placed in a storage compartment. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The cross-sectional area of the cores in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of a short circuit, the wires may overheat and could cause a fire. Live parts are accessible in the storage compartment of the mains cable during charging. The mains cable is not adequately protected against pulling and twisting which could lead to live parts of the cable becoming accessible.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: 11/08/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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