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Portable luminaire for children

Burns, Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk

Portable luminaire for children was recalled on 22 December 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0864/06. Burns, Electric shock risk reported by Slovenia. This product poses a serious risk of:- electric shock because the product is marked with class II symbol instead of class III, rated voltage indicated on the product is 230V~, while it is designed to operate on 12V~, and it is not marked on the luminaire that it is for operation only with a short-circuit-proof isolating transformer or toys transformer;- burns because the lampshade becomes detached during testing with spring-operated hammer with impact energy of 0,7Nm and the fall test from height 850mm.

Photo of recalled product: Portable luminaire for children

Alert Number	0864/06
Category	Lighting equipment
Risk Type	Burns, Electric shock
Notifying Country	Slovenia
Country of Origin	Austria
Published	22 December 2006

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of:- electric shock because the product is marked with class II symbol instead of class III, rated voltage indicated on the product is 230V~, while it is designed to operate on 12V~, and it is not marked on the luminaire that it is for operation only with a short-circuit-proof isolating transformer or toys transformer;- burns because the lampshade becomes detached during testing with spring-operated hammer with impact energy of 0,7Nm and the fall test from height 850mm. The lamp, which therefore becomes accessible, reaches during heating test temperature of 271° C and shade, which is also accessible, reaches temperature of 96° C. The maximum allowed temperature for accessible non-metallic parts is 75° C. This 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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorityDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Category: Lighting equipmentProduct: Portable luminaire for childrenBrand: ESTO AustriaType/number of model: Art. 56294, bar code: 9003348835960

🌡️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a burns, electric shock hazard related to Portable luminaire for children.

About this risk

This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.