Portable lamp

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Portable lamp
Alert Number0680/11
BrandDüwi
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: 90178 Bar code: 4 008297 901785
Published22 July 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the mains supply cable is insulated with PVC instead of the standard polychloroprene,- the cable insulation can be damaged and the live parts of cable can become accessible,- in case of outdoor use the water can come into the lampshade, and the socket-outlet where live parts can be found. Therefore electric shock may occur if the user touches the wet lampshade or plug. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product Description

The black plastic-covered portable lamp (work-lamp) is fitted with glass lampshade and grid in order to protect the lamp in the E27 lampholder. On the housing there are two different hooks. The main components of the lamp: mains supply cable with inscription "VDE ÖVE KEMA-KEUR" + ESTI FIMKO DEMKO NE

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