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Soho desk-lamp "soho office solutions, asztali lámpa" — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMar 18, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Soho desk-lamp "soho office solutions, asztali lámpa" — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock since 1) accessible metal parts that are not normally live may become live, 2) live parts may become accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product description

The cover of the desk-lamp is made of metal. The base part includes an electronic switch. The GX5.35 type ceramic lampholder is suitable for inserting a bi-pin halogen lamp operated from extra low voltage, however the luminaire includes a bi-pin halogen lamp operated from the mains supply.

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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