EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Torch SHUNLE “LED High Power Strong Light Searchlight” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0452/16
Summary
null The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and cause a fire. Also, live parts can be touched when connecting the mains lead, since the dimensions of the plug are not suitable, and the protective cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible. In addition, the storage compartment has sharp edges…
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Product
Torch — SHUNLE
- Brand
- SHUNLE
- Name / model
- LED High Power Strong Light Searchlight · BL-T8830 (on the product); SL-8830 (on the packaging)
- Batch number(s)
- 6 944800 888304
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable LED torch.The battery can be charged via a built-in mains cable which is placed in a storage compartment. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and cause a fire. Also, live parts can be touched when connecting the mains lead, since the dimensions of the plug are not suitable, and the protective cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible. In addition, the storage compartment has sharp edges which can damage the insulation of the mains lead.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: 15/01/2016
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