Plasma lamp
Plasma lamp was recalled on 20 February 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0223/09. Electric shock risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the cross-section area of the cord is too small (<0.
| Alert Number | 0223/09 |
| Brand | Jia Da |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 20 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the cross-section area of the cord is too small (<0.2mm2 instead of 0.5mm2), - there is no cord anchorage in the switch or in the lap, - the cover of the printed circuit board is made of flexible insulation material and fixed with glue which can easily be removed, - the glued surface can be detached when moving the lamp, thus causing live parts to be accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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 authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The main part of the lamp is made of porous material painted in black, imitating a skull with a snake around it. The printed circuit board generating high voltage is behind a plastic cover underneath the main part. The light source is a glass globe (diameter: 10 cm). Main parts of the lamp are indicated as follows: mains plug ( "2.5 A 250 V~" + CE ); mains supply cord ("RVVB PVC INSULATED ELECTRIC WIRE 300/500V”); switch inserted into the cable ("CE-1033 3A 250V KY"); printed circuit board without identification marking. Main components of the printed circuit board: coil ("FBT-36" + date of manufacture); capacitor ("225J 400V") semi-conductor ("C2073 15 U TRANSUN"). Technical parameters: 230V~; Class II. (No technical parameters are indicated, operation by 12 V on the packaging is false.)
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Plasma lamp.
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.