Energy saving lamp

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Energy saving lamp
Alert Number1230/07
BrandLEXXA
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberType: 439791 and 439790, EAN: 6 420617 647919 (for 439791) and 6 420617 647902 (for 439790).
Published30 November 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because there is not sufficient insulation between the live parts of the lamp cap and the body of the lamp made of metallised plastic which is touched when the lamp is replaced. During the electric strength test between live parts of the lamp-socket and the body (metallised plastic), a breakdown occurred at about 300V, the minimum requirement is 4000V.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Energy saving lamp (self-ballasted lamp), 230 V, 3 W, 38 leds, reflector of metallised plastic, E14 and E27 cap.

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