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Dunelm Aqua Basic Flush Fitting 2 Light Large ceiling light — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 5, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Dunelm Aqua Basic Flush Fitting 2 Light Large ceiling light — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Dunelm Aqua Basic Flush Fitting 2 Light Large ceiling light — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Dunelm Aqua Basic Flush Fitting 2 Light Large ceiling light — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

Once used for a short time, the insulation on the wire connecting the two bulb holders burns off, leaving an exposed live wire hidden between the bulbs and the metal body. There is a risk of contact with live surfaces when changing the bulb with the potential for electrocution.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (24/07/2014)

Product description

Bathroom light fitting - circular ceiling light 33cm diameter in a blue box. Product has a back plate featuring two bulb holders linked by a wire that has no heat protection, shade is circular frosted glass. Uses 2 x 60w maximum bulbs.

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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