Rechargeable torch "7 LED"

Electric shock, Fire Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rechargeable torch "7 LED"
Alert Number1408/11
BrandGdlite
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberGD-611LX
Published16 December 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:·         the dimensions of the built-in plug are not correct;·         when connecting, the user could touch the pin of the plug;·         the cross-section area of the core of the cable is not sufficient and in case of short circuit the internal wires may overheat;·         the protective front housing can be removed by hand during charging, leaving the live parts of the LED panel accessible;·         the plastic part near the pins is not sufficiently heat and fire resistant and may catch fire.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product Description

Rechargeable torch with 7 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a green charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged by means of the telescopic pins of the built-in plug.

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