Fashion Plastic lamp
Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1426/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Malta |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 28 September 2018 |
Risk Description
The light lacks a SELV (safety extra-low voltage) device and an earth connection and the insulation is inadequate. As a consequence, 240V from the mains are supplied to the product and live parts are accessible. The device could be connected to the mains supply without an earth connection, leading to an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/09/2018
Product Description
A night light with cartoon characters on its shade.