Recessed luminaire

Electric shock, Fire Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Recessed luminaire
Alert Number0348/08
BrandBRILUX
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberR-63S. Bar code: 5 905148 063007
Published21 March 2008

Risk Description

The product poses risk of:- electric shock because:- the basic-insulated parts (terminal block and single insulated wires) are accessible,- there is no device protecting against pulling and twisting force, - the wires may be pressed to sharp metal parts- fire because the PVC insulation may get into contact with the light source and thus overheats (measured value: 126°C). 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 authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The metal-covered luminaire consists of a metal frame and a plate holding the lampholder. The E27 ceramic lampholder is fitted to the plate with two screws. Main components: lampholder ("F519 4/250 VEM CE" + mark of approval), terminal block ("TEILBAR 230 400V CE" + mark of approval), supply cable insulated with PVC (cross section: 2x0,75 mm2). Technical specifications: 230 V; 60 W R63 E27; Class I; F-mark, IP20.

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