Portable luminaire for children
Portable luminaire for children was recalled on 28 September 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0957/07. Electric shock risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the child appealing luminaire is not equipped with a transformer giving a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), - the luminaire has not adequate mechanical strength, - the luminaire does not bear some of the essential characteristics and is not provided with instructions for use.
| Alert Number | 0957/07 |
| Brand | GLOBO |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Model Number | No 28117 |
| Published | 28 September 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the child appealing luminaire is not equipped with a transformer giving a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), - the luminaire has not adequate mechanical strength, - the luminaire does not bear some of the essential characteristics and is not provided with instructions for use. The product does not comply with Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598-1.
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 authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Portable luminaire for children with technical data: 230V, 50Hz, ІР20, it consists of: glass body with shape of a turtle, lamp holder Е14, switch with announced voltage 250V, 165 сm long double insulated supplying cable with section 2 х 0,75 mm²; non-rewirable plug, with technical data: 250V, 2,5А.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Portable luminaire for children.
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.