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Biltema Flashlight torch — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJun 13, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Biltema Flashlight torch — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Biltema Flashlight torch — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Biltema Flashlight torch — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The battery charger supplied with the torch poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the creepage distance between mains live parts and accessible parts of the secondary side is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (19/03/2014)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (19/03/2014)

Product description

Battery-powered torch supplied with a battery charger. Sold in a orange-blue transparent package.

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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