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Desk lamp with textile lamp shade (with wood and leather cover)

Electric shock, Fire Lighting equipment Serious risk

Desk lamp with textile lamp shade (with wood and leather cover) was recalled on 8 December 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0801/06. Electric shock, Fire risk reported by Hungary. This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- basic insulated wires can get into contact with accessible metal parts, - the wireways have sharp edges (risk of damaging the wires),- the cord anchorage is missing (lack of protection against twisting or pulling force),- the plug is of non-standardized type.

Photo of recalled product: Desk lamp with textile lamp shade (with wood and leather cover)
Alert Number0801/06
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Published8 December 2006

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- basic insulated wires can get into contact with accessible metal parts, - the wireways have sharp edges (risk of damaging the wires),- the cord anchorage is missing (lack of protection against twisting or pulling force),- the plug is of non-standardized type.This product poses a serious risk of fire because there is no indication of rated wattage of the light source to be used.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the LVD standard.

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 authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Category: Lighting equipmentProduct: Desk lamp with textile lamp shade (with wood and leather cover)Brand: UnknownType/number of model: Unknown

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock, fire hazard related to Desk lamp with textile lamp shade (with wood and leather cover).

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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