EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Table lamp UNICON — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0595/11
Summary
null The products pose a risk of electric shock and burns because:- the covers may be released during use making live parts accessible;- the covers become very hot during use.The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Table lamp — UNICON
- Brand
- UNICON
- Name / model
- 1) Model: TORT 2) Model: SNL
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Table lamps: stands are made from metal material; the covers are made from glass and are in the shape of a turtle or a snail. Power cords with switches and plugs are anchored at the rear. Stickers are affixed to the products indicating: the brand name, relevant model, 230V ~ 50Hz, MAX 25W, Indoo
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a risk of electric shock and burns because:- the covers may be released during use making live parts accessible;- the covers become very hot during use.The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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