Illuminated shop sign

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Illuminated shop sign
Alert Number0663/09
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published22 May 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - cord anchorage to the supply cord is missing, - live parts are in direct contact with wood, - the supply cord has an insufficient cross-sectional area of the conductors to provide the required mechanical and electrical properties, - the plug is not fitted with a fuse. The only means of overload or short circuit protection would be the device at the source of the mains supply, - the construction of the plug and the dimensions of the pins are incorrect. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Illuminated shop signs marked "Pizza" and "Open". Packaged in a plain brown cardboard box.

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