Portable luminary for children
Portable luminary for children was recalled on 24 August 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0885/07. Electric shock risk reported by Bulgaria. This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because :- protection against contact to live parts is not sufficient.
| Alert Number | 0885/07 |
| Brand | KUMRAL |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 24 August 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because :- protection against contact to live parts is not sufficient. The protection of this type of luminaire is generally ensured by the use of power transformer/converter of safety voltage not exceeding 24V, - there is no suitable protection of the supplying cable against mechanical damage to the insulation, - there is no mark of the protection class. The luminaire's insulation does not conform to the requirements of protection class II (double or strengthened insulation), - there are no instructions for assembly and use. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 605908.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Construction: body representing crossing cone with base diameters 15 and 10 cm, and height 18 cm, made from light beige impregnated textile with painted rabbits and flowers; both bases of the body end with red textile drapery. The base is made of white coloured cylindrical metal with diameter 14 cm and height 2 cm. Through the white metal tube, coming out of the base centre, passes the supplying electrical cable. On the base of the luminary is placed a white downy toy - a sitting yellow coloured bear, one of its ear is red coloured in its inner side, the other is blue; its leg feet are in the same colours; bear’s height is 10 cm, black eyes, pink ribbon, golden muzzle; 2. Electrical characteristics: lamp holder #27 of filament lamp with power 60W; 175 #m long double-core, white, flat supplying cable with non-rewirable flat plug; switch – trade-mark KUMRAL 2,5 #, 250 V; 250V, 2,5#.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Portable luminary 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.