Aquarium lamp
Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0667/09 |
| Brand | Flamingo |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Compact lamp 11W Flamingo – Aquality, ML-11 |
| Published | 22 May 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the length between the transformer and the plug exceeds 0.5 m (1.48 m measures), - the product is not properly insulated and water can get into the lamp through the ventilation holes. The product does not comply with 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): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Portable lamp to be fitted to the side of an aquarium by sliding the glass into a slit – luminous reflector - with adjustable direction and height.