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Bathroom Cabinet - Mirror Box

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Bathroom Cabinet - Mirror Box was recalled on 23 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0079/09. Electric shock risk reported by Finland. The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the switch is easy to remove by hand from its mounting hole and therefore live terminals of the switch are accessible from the outside of the cabinet.

Photo of recalled product: Bathroom Cabinet - Mirror Box
Alert Number0079/09
BrandDiplon
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberType: JB2611
Published23 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the switch is easy to remove by hand from its mounting hole and therefore live terminals of the switch are accessible from the outside of the cabinet. In case the switch is in its position, it is possible to access the live terminals of the switch during lamp replacement, - the luminaire-parts are fitted with two appliance inlets. Live pins of the appliance inlet are accessible with the test finger during lamp replacement,- the conductors used for connection of the mains connector are also connected to a terminal block but the conductors at the terminal block are not properly attached because live parts of the conductors are accessible with the test finger, - the live parts of the mains connector are accessible with the test finger when it has been removed from the appliance inlet. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Bathroom cabinet with metal enclosure 2x14W-G5, 230V, lk I, IP20

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Bathroom Cabinet - Mirror Box.

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.

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