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ORKIA PowerZoom rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 3, 2015
Photo from the official notice: ORKIA PowerZoom rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: ORKIA PowerZoom rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: ORKIA PowerZoom 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 adapter do not have an insulating collar. The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The cover for the LED can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: 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 insufficient. 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 (12/02/2015)

Product description

Rechargeable torch with 1 LED. The battery can be charged via the built-in plug with telescopic pins. A plug adapter is supplied with the product. Packaging: colourful 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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