Aquarium lamp - Voltaire

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Aquarium lamp - Voltaire
Alert Number0675/09
BrandFlamingo
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberMini-lamp Voltaire 11W FLAMINGO – Aquality
Published22 May 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the cross-section of internal wires is 0.5 mm2, which is less than the permitted value of 0.75 mm2, - the length of the cord is less than the permitted value of 1.5 m, - the product is not properly insulated against water. 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 for fitting to the side of an aquarium by sliding the glass into a slit – luminous reflector with adjustable direction and height.

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