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OUTAO LED Rechargeable Flashlight torch — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 4, 2014
Photo from the official notice: OUTAO LED Rechargeable Flashlight torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: OUTAO LED Rechargeable Flashlight torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: OUTAO LED Rechargeable Flashlight torch — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The pins of the built-in plug do not have an insulating collar; when inserting the plug the user may touch the live pins. The black cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible. The cross section area of the core of the wires is less than required; in case of short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. The heat and flame resistance of the insulating material that hold the pins of the built-in plug in position is not sufficient which could lead to fire.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
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (19/05/2014)

Product description

Rechargeable torch with 7 LEDs. The body of the rechargeable torch is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a red charge indicator lamp. The black cover for the LEDs can be unscrewed. The battery can be charged by means of the telescopic pins of the built-in plug. Technical param

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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