Rotating table lamp

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rotating table lamp
Alert Number0807/09
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published19 June 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the design of the connecting terminals is not appropriate, - the cross-section area of the cable is too small, - the dimensions of the plug do not comply with the requirements, - the bushings of the internal wiring are not fixed in position, - there is no device protecting against pulling or torque,- live parts become accessible when replacing the bulb.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 authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The lamp illuminates two moving foils (imitating seabed and sea-life) inside the transparent top part of the lamp. Main components: mains plug (2.5 A, 250 V); mains supply cable (RVVB PVC INSULATED WIRE 300/300V); motor without marking; lampholder – E12. A candle-formed bulb (marking: 220 V, 15 W) is supplied with the product. Technical specification: 230 V ~, Class II.

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