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Arctic Marine LED Spotlight rechargeable torch — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockAug 19, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Arctic Marine LED Spotlight rechargeable torch — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Arctic Marine LED Spotlight rechargeable torch — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The electrical insulation of the battery charger is not adequate. The clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings of the battery charger are too small.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61558.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (23/05/2016)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (25/05/2016)

Product description

Rechargeable torch supplied with a battery charger ("AC/DC Adapter").

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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