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Wall light Roommate “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0077/14
Summary
null The light is directly connected to the mains without a transformer and can be easily taken down from the wall without using tools. A child can take out the bulb and touch the live lamp holder and receive an electric shock.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
Wall light — Roommate
- Brand
- Roommate
- Name / model
- Unknown · Utopia, 21030Owl, 21031-32Ghost, 21033Butterfly, 21034-35Teddy, 21036-37Elephant, 21039-40Reindeer, 21041
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Mains powered (230V) wall light in 7 different designs. It is possible to remove the light from the wall without using tools.
What is the risk?
- null The light is directly connected to the mains without a transformer and can be easily taken down from the wall without using tools. A child can take out the bulb and touch the live lamp holder and receive an electric shock.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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 22/04/2014
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