was recalled on 11 August 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0496/06. Electric shock, Injuries risk reported by Hungary. This product poses a risk of electric shock because during the replacement of the lamp the nipple fixing the lamp holder can loosen, which may cause electric shock.
| Alert Number | 0496/06 |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Model Number | Economic Art: 990526 |
| Published | 11 August 2006 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of electric shock because during the replacement of the lamp the nipple fixing the lamp holder can loosen, which may cause electric shock. The stability of the product is not satisfactory (it tipped over during the tests).The Hungarian instruction for use does not refer to the product concerned and does not contain the safety rules of the luminaire to be followed during the usage and the safety warnings in Hungarian.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Economic lighting “Lava lamp”
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock, injuries hazard related to .
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.