EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Rechargeable torch KHHY “LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0751/16
Summary
null The cover for the LED can be removed by hand while charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. In addition, the flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
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Product
Rechargeable torch — KHHY
- Brand
- KHHY
- Name / model
- LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT · KH-5007
- Batch number(s)
- 6989201311259
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable torch with 15 LEDs. The housing of the rechargeable torch is made of red plastic with transparent and black protective lampshade. On the product there is an inscription in Chinese and the following name is reported: "HIGH POWER STRONG LIGHT SEACHT". The product is supplied in a colourf
What is the risk?
- null The cover for the LED can be removed by hand while charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. In addition, the flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards 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: 17/03/2016
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