UV LAMP
UV LAMP was recalled on 21 April 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0524/17. Cuts, Electric shock, Fire risk reported by Hungary. The plastic casing is not sufficiently heat resistant and may overheat and catch fire.
| Alert Number | A12/0524/17 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Cuts, Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | FMD707 |
| Published | 21 April 2017 |
Risk Description
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.
🩸 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a cuts, electric shock, fire hazard related to UV LAMP.
About this risk
This product has sharp edges, pointed parts, or fragile components that can break and cause cuts or lacerations.
Recommended action
Stop using the product. Inspect it for sharp edges or broken parts. If someone is cut, clean and bandage the wound. Seek medical attention for deep cuts.
Who is at risk?
All users, especially young children who may not recognise sharp edges.