RECHARGEABLE LED HEAD LIGHT

Electric shock, Fire Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: RECHARGEABLE LED HEAD LIGHT
Alert NumberA12/0747/17
BrandBost
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBS-012
Published9 June 2017

Risk Description

null Live parts of the LED panel and the live parts of the plug or the live connector terminal sockets are easily accessible. The basic insulated internal wires of the head torch can be damaged by the sharp edges of the screws during adjustment of the head torch. The cross-sectional area of the cores of the internal wires of the charger is too small and in case of a short-circuit the internal wires may overheat. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 22/09/2016

Product Description

Black rechargeable head torch with 12 LEDs. The product is supplied with a battery charger that can be plugged into a mains socket outlet. Packaging: cardboard box.

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