Table lamp with flexible arm and clip
Table lamp with flexible arm and clip was recalled on 13 July 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0682/07. Electric shock risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the insulating cover of the cable can be damaged in case of passing through sharp cutting borders,- possible damage of the supplied cable due to lack of anchorage protecting from mechanical tension in case of cable’s extension and torsion,- possible access to the live parts due to the non-securely fixed insulated bushings, which could be unwound.
| Alert Number | 0682/07 |
| Brand | ACIKO |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 13 July 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the insulating cover of the cable can be damaged in case of passing through sharp cutting borders,- possible damage of the supplied cable due to lack of anchorage protecting from mechanical tension in case of cable’s extension and torsion,- possible access to the live parts due to the non-securely fixed insulated bushings, which could be unwound.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN-605908.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The luminary consists of a body of metal and plastic. The basement of the luminary is a plastic clip with build-in potentiometer-switch. The flexible plastic pipe fixes the coloured metal lampshade. Main parts of the luminary: ceramic lamp holder 27 without inscription, supplying cable with inscription: excessive stand power connect flexible cable 300/300V PVC, plug with inscription 2,5- 250V. Technical characteristics: 220V, 60W, class II, socket 27.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Table lamp with flexible arm and clip.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.