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Rechargeable torch with LEDs Steck “Tölthető 16 LED Reflektor kihajtható olvasólámpával (Led rechargeable Reflector)” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1414/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:• the cross-sectional area of the cores in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and could cause a fire;• the dimensions of the plug are less than required therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during connection;• the storage compartment of the mains has sharp edges. In case of damage to…
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Product
Rechargeable torch with LEDs — Steck
- Brand
- Steck
- Name / model
- Tölthető 16 LED Reflektor kihajtható olvasólámpával (Led rechargeable Reflector) · STL 2820
- Batch number(s)
- 5 999082 232100
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable torch with 8 LEDs and an additional foldable reading lamp with 8 LEDs, packed in a cardboard box. The housing of the rechargeable torch is made of dark red plastic, with a silver operating button and a red charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged with a built-in mains supply cor
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:• the cross-sectional area of the cores in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and could cause a fire;• the dimensions of the plug are less than required therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during connection;• the storage compartment of the mains has sharp edges. In case of damage to the cord, live parts could become accessible;• the protective lampshade can be removed by hand during charging, resulting in live parts becoming accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: 18/07/2014
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