EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
UV nail lamp TIMER LAMP “36Watt Gel Curing UV Lamp” — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0075/17
Summary
null The crimped connection of the wires ends is not strong enough and the cables could become loose in the inside of the nail dryer. The free wires may touch each other which could lead to an internal short circuit. As a consequence, the fluorescent lamp may explode, causing cuts to the user.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335.
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Product
UV nail lamp — TIMER LAMP
- Brand
- TIMER LAMP
- Name / model
- 36Watt Gel Curing UV Lamp · 702
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mains operated nail dryer with white casing. The product contains four UV emitter tubes. (9 W; G23). Technical parameters: 220V-240V 50 Hz; 36W; Class II. Packaging: cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The crimped connection of the wires ends is not strong enough and the cables could become loose in the inside of the nail dryer. The free wires may touch each other which could lead to an internal short circuit. As a consequence, the fluorescent lamp may explode, causing cuts to the user.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/12/2016
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