EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Rechargeable torch YT - Yatian “LED Super Capacity Torch.” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1617/14
Summary
null The torch can be disassembled by hand without tools giving access to live parts at mains voltage whilst the torch is being charged. The insulating materials of the torch are are not sufficiently resistant to heat.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Rechargeable torch — YT - Yatian
- Brand
- YT - Yatian
- Name / model
- LED Super Capacity Torch. · YT-2558
- Batch number(s)
- 6940825552558
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hand-held, rechargeable torch. The torch is charged via built-in mains pins. Plastic packaging with cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The torch can be disassembled by hand without tools giving access to live parts at mains voltage whilst the torch is being charged. The insulating materials of the torch are are not sufficiently resistant to heat.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2014
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