Recessed luminaire

Electric shock, Fire Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Recessed luminaire
Alert Number0405/08
BrandBRILUX
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberQUAD 26D
Published11 April 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of :1. Electric shock because:- sharp edges protrude into the wireways,- the bushings are not properly fixed,- there is no device to protect against pulling and twisting force,- the earth is led through a painted surface,- internal wiring overheats - the basic insulated wires are accessible. 2. Fire: since the ballasts can significantly overheat The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European 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 authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The metal cover of the luminaire is orange. An approx. 26x26 cm aluminium reflector with mat glass is fitted onto the 35x19x10 cm base. The base is suitable for hosting two G24-d-3 lamp holders for compact fluorescent lamps of 26 W and two chokes. Main components: chokes (BRILUX Model FL26, 230 V 50 Hz, tw 90, #t70), terminal block (HAOMENG, PA 10, CE), G24-d-3 lamp holders (EMC 2A/250 CE). Technical specifications: 230 V; 50 Hz; 2*26 W; Class I; F-mark; IP 20.

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