EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable torch KENNEDE — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1055/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- there is no current-limiting device;- the cross-section area of the core in the internal wires is less than required and, in case of a short circuit, the internal wires may overheat;- parts can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
Rechargeable torch — KENNEDE
- Brand
- KENNEDE
- Name / model
- KN-4007L
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable torch with 7 LEDs. The housing is made of plastic with a built-in plug. The torch includes an "on-off" switch, a charge indicator LED and a wrist band.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- there is no current-limiting device;- the cross-section area of the core in the internal wires is less than required and, in case of a short circuit, the internal wires may overheat;- parts can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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