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Rechargeable torch Tiross “Latarka diodowa (Rechargeable torch)” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1385/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:-The cross-sectional area of the core in the mains supply cord is less than the requirements. In case of short-circuit the wire may overheat and can cause burns. -The dimensions of the plug are less than the requirements and therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during connection.-The wire end of the mains supply cord is not adequately…
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Product
Rechargeable torch — Tiross
- Brand
- Tiross
- Name / model
- Latarka diodowa (Rechargeable torch) · Model: TS-760
- Batch number(s)
- 5 908313 330300
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable torch with 13+9 LEDs made of khaki coloured plastic, with a red operating button and a green charge indicator lamp. The LED panel with 13 LEDs is placed under a protective lampcover, which can be screwed down. The 9-LED-panel has a transparent plastic lampcover and is placed in a sectio
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:-The cross-sectional area of the core in the mains supply cord is less than the requirements. In case of short-circuit the wire may overheat and can cause burns. -The dimensions of the plug are less than the requirements and therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during connection.-The wire end of the mains supply cord is not adequately protected against pulling and twisting, therefore they may become free and accessible.-The basic insulated internal wiring can come into contact with touchable metal parts of the torch and the insulation sleeves on its terminals are not fixed.-The protective lampcover can be removed by hand during charging, and basic insulated live parts of the LED panel are accessible.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: 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: 14/03/2013
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