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OBEIS SEWING MACHINE LED LIGHT — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 23, 2016
Photo from the official notice: OBEIS SEWING MACHINE LED LIGHT — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: OBEIS SEWING MACHINE LED LIGHT — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The basic insulated wires are in contact with accessible sharp metal parts. In case of damage to the wires, the live conductors could become accessible. The LED module has accessible live metal parts. The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The electrical insulation is inadequate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (05/07/2016)

Product description

LED light intended for use with a sewing machine. The base of the light is magnetic and can be attached to the sewing machine. 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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