Solar Lantern

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Solar Lantern
Alert NumberA12/0742/16
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number243840 (Lantern), TD-001 (Battery charger)
Published17 June 2016

Risk Description

null The battery charger supplied with the lantern poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the creepage distance between the live parts of the charger and the accessible connector is too short.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61558.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 24/05/2016Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/05/2016

Product Description

LED lantern supplied with a battery charger. Sold in a red-white cardboard box.

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