EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Torch "18 LED Big Power LED" Ante — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0855/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:· The dimensions of the plug do not comply with the relevant standards. During connecting the user may touch the pin of the plug in order to better positioning. · The cross-sectional area of the core of the cable is not sufficient. In case of a short circuit the internal wires may overheat.· The bulb protector, serving as additional insulation, can be…
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Product
Torch "18 LED Big Power LED" — Ante
- Brand
- Ante
- Name / model
- MY-X5, X5
- Batch number(s)
- 5 999048 626578
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable torch with 18 LEDs. The housing is made of black plastic with a red function button and a red charge indicator LED. Has a built-in battery which can be charged from a mains supply. There is a compartment with a lid for the storage of the battery charging cable and plug (with marking 2.5
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:· The dimensions of the plug do not comply with the relevant standards. During connecting the user may touch the pin of the plug in order to better positioning. · The cross-sectional area of the core of the cable is not sufficient. In case of a short circuit the internal wires may overheat.· The bulb protector, serving as additional insulation, can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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