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Burns, Electric shock, Fire Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Unknown
Alert NumberA12/1910/13
BrandHui
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: HY-928
Published20 December 2013

Risk Description

null The built-in plug and the adapter have no insulating sleeves. When plugging into the mains, the user may touch the live pins of the plug.The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The lamp cover can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible.The cross sectional area of the internal wire cores is too small. In case of a short circuit, the internal wires may overheat.The plastic part near the pins is not sufficiently resistant to heat and fire and may therefore catch fire.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598 and IEC 60884.

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: UnknownType 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: 19/10/2013

Product Description

Rechargeable torch with 15 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic. The battery can be charged via the built-in plug and the supplied plug adaptor. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.

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