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GD-LIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireOct 3, 2014
Photo from the official notice: GD-LIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: GD-LIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: GD-LIGHT rechargeable 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 and plug adapters do not have an insulating collar, so when inserting the plug the user may touch the live pins. The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The 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 a 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.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598 and IEC 60884.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (26/08/2014)

Product description

Rechargeable torch with 15 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a green charge indicator lamp. The battery can be charged via the built-in plug with telescopic pins. Two plug adapters are supplied with the product. Packaging: cardboard box.

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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