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Candle-shaped luminaire — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 24, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Candle-shaped luminaire — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Candle-shaped luminaire — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Candle-shaped luminaire — electric shock & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The mechanical strength of the control device is not sufficient and the distance between the plug and the first lamp or lampholder is too short. The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient, and the product is not sufficiently insulated from water. This can lead to an increased risk of electric shock to the user or of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (03/03/2020)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (03/03/2020)

Product description

Gold-red coloured luminaire in the shape of a candle.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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