Portable lamp with a hook

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Portable lamp with a hook
Alert Number0793/09
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberJS-14
Published19 June 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- since the dimensions of the cross-section area of the core and the engagement face are smaller than required, there is no device effectively protecting against pulling, twisting or cracking,- an adequate discharge device is missing. 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 fluorescent lamp and the electronic ballast is located in a 41 cm long protected tube (diameter: 3 cm), with a hook fixed to one end. Marking on the product: Class II, symbol for indoor use and a non-standardized symbol for high voltage. Components: fluorescent lamp ("8W 220 V"), mains supply cable and connecting plug without marking. Technical specification: 220 V, 8 W, Class II.

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