UV LAMP

Cuts, Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: UV LAMP
Alert NumberA12/0524/17
BrandUnknown
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeCuts, Electric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberFMD707
Published21 April 2017

Risk Description

null The plastic casing is not sufficiently heat resistant and may overheat and catch fire. The accessible metal parts of the UV tubes are separated with only basic insulation from the live parts. The wire ends of the cable are not properly secured and could detach causing them to become accessible or causing accessible metal parts to become live. If an internal short circuit occurred, the fluorescent lamp may explode causing cuts to the user. The warnings supplied with the product are insufficient.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/12/2016

Product Description

Mains operated, nail dryer with white casing. Packaging: cardboard box.

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