Portable lamps – 1. with a metal grille and a 10-metre extension cable, 2. with a metal grille and a 5-metre extension cable

Risk Description

These products pose a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the bulb socket is not attached to the lamp by two independent points,- the characteristics of the flexible mains cable do not meet the requirements,- the conductor section, which is 0.16 mm², is less than the 0.75 mm² required,- the length of the mechanism to protect against twisting is 11 mm, when it should be at least 25 mm,- it lacks an anti-traction anchoring mechanism to relieve the conductors from pull forces,- the conductor section forming the internal wiring is 0.16 mm², which is less than the 0.50 mm² required,- it lacks markings and safety instructions.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 ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Lamps with a metal grille and an orange extension cable measuring 10 or 5 metres. They are packed in a transparent bag closed with cardboard on which is written “PORTABLE ELECTRIC HAND LAMP 10M” or “PORTABLE ELECTRIC HAND LAMP 5M”.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock, fire hazard related to Portable lamps – 1. with a metal grille and a 10-metre extension cable, 2. with a metal grille and a 5-metre extension cable.