EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable torch Jy Super — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0823/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of:- electric shock, because the dimensions of the built-in plug and the adapter do not comply with the relevant standards. During charging, the live parts of the product are accessible since single-pin insertion of the plug is possible. The cross-section area of the core is less then required. (0.21 mm ²).- fire, because in the case of a short circuit the internal wires may overheat…
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Product
Rechargeable torch — Jy Super
- Brand
- Jy Super
- Name / model
- JY-9910
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- The housing of the rechargeable torch with 3 LEDs is made of plastic, with a handle, a function button and a charge indicator LED. The torch includes a built-in plug. The brand name and the model number are printed on the housing of the torch. A plastic covered bi-pole adapter with inscription "IR39
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of:- electric shock, because the dimensions of the built-in plug and the adapter do not comply with the relevant standards. During charging, the live parts of the product are accessible since single-pin insertion of the plug is possible. The cross-section area of the core is less then required. (0.21 mm ²).- fire, because in the case of a short circuit the internal wires may overheat and can cause fires.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60884.
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