CARPOINT halogen super white H4
CARPOINT halogen super white H4 was recalled on 22 January 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00005/21. Injuries risk reported by Luxembourg. As the approval certificate is counterfeit, the conformity of the product could not be approved by the competent authority.
| Alert Number | INFO/00005/21 |
| Brand | CARPOINT |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | E13 271 |
| Published | 22 January 2021 |
Risk Description
As the approval certificate is counterfeit, the conformity of the product could not be approved by the competent authority. As a consequence, the light emitted might be too strong and dazzle the eyes of other drivers or too weak and the driver may not see the road well, increasing the risk of an accident. There is a valid UNECE-R37 type approval from the Luxembourgish authority for a H4 light bulb from another manufacturer in China. The certificate provided by the importer (of the described product) was counterfeit and mentioned a manufacturer in Taiwan.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/11/2020
Product Description
Pack of 2 replacement H4 halogen light bulbs with marking MICHIBA H4 12V60/55W E13 271 1810. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to CARPOINT halogen super white H4 .
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.