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Work Light Nor-tec “Ladattava LED työlamppu ("Rechargeable work lamp")” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0734/15
Summary
null The clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings in the transformer in the battery charger are not sufficient. The user can touch live parts that can lead to electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and 61558.
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Product
Work Light — Nor-tec
- Brand
- Nor-tec
- Name / model
- Ladattava LED työlamppu ("Rechargeable work lamp") · LXA-GJR1185-10W
- Batch number(s)
- 5709386746650
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Rechargeable LED work light supplied with a battery charger. Sold in a black-white cardboard box. Electrical specifications: Work light: DS - 10W ; class III ; IP65. Battery charger: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, class II, IP20
What is the risk?
- null The clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings in the transformer in the battery charger are not sufficient. The user can touch live parts that can lead to electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and 61558.
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: 20/05/2015
- 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: 20/05/2015
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