EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable torch Jiage “LED Mightiness Searchlight” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0982/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns, electric shock because:- The protective bulb, serving as additional insulation, can be easily removed during charging. As a result, live parts of the LED panel could be accessible to the user.- The cross section area of the core is less than required, and in case of short circuit, the internal wires may overheat.- The dimensions of the built-in plug do not comply with the…
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Product
Rechargeable torch — Jiage
- Brand
- Jiage
- Name / model
- LED Mightiness Searchlight · Model: YD-6604
- Batch number(s)
- 594191333142
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable torch with 1 LED, battery and built-in plug. The torch housing is made of black plastic, with a red three-position function switch. The transparent and red protective lampshade is easily detachable. The battery can be charged with telescopic pins of the built-in plug. The product is sup
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns, electric shock because:- The protective bulb, serving as additional insulation, can be easily removed during charging. As a result, live parts of the LED panel could be accessible to the user.- The cross section area of the core is less than required, and in case of short circuit, the internal wires may overheat.- The dimensions of the built-in plug do not comply with the relevant standard. During connection, the user may touch the pin of the plug in order to better positioning. The structure of the adaptor enables single-pole insertion of the plug. As a result, live parts are accessible to the user.The product does not comply with 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: 08/02/2013
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