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Zinc Aaron Outdoor PIR Lantern outdoor light — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsElectric shockSep 10, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Zinc Aaron Outdoor PIR Lantern outdoor light — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The instruction manual indicates a class of insulation that does not correspond to the product's class (class 1 basic insulation needing earth protection). Thereby, if the product is installed according to the instructions, it will not have earth protection. As a consequence, a person may touch part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Provision of an engineer to check the installation of the lantern and earth it if required — Importer
  • Withdrawal of product from the market to rework the stock and provide updated corrected instructions — Importer (24/06/2021)

Product description

Outdoor light in the shape of a lantern. The product is also sold online.

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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