Rechargeable torch "Rechargeable Cadmium Searchlig

Electric shock, Fire Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rechargeable torch "Rechargeable Cadmium Searchlig
Alert Number1400/11
BrandGdlite
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberGD-6118LX
Published16 December 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:·         the dimensions of the built-in plug and the adaptor are not correct;·         the pins of the adaptor are not supplied with insulating sleeves; ·         the construction of the pins of the battery charger and the adaptor enables single-pole insertion of the plug, thus during normal use the live parts of the product are accessible;·         the cross-section area of the conductors in the cable is less then required and the internal wires may overheat.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product Description

Rechargeable torch with 7 + 8 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. It can be connected to the Hungarian socket-outlet with a flat, bipolar adaptor

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