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Eneltec led tube lights 'led röhre' (led tube) — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireApr 20, 2012
Photo from the official notice: Eneltec led tube lights 'led röhre' (led tube) — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Eneltec led tube lights 'led röhre' (led tube) — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because it can only be used if the existing light fitting is modified. Modifying the light fitting creates hazards for users as it is not possible to ensure, for example, that the necessary insulation distances are observed. No instructions are provided on how to install the tube lights/modify the light fittings. Replacing the LED tube light with a fluorescent tube can cause a short circuit. In addition, no complete address provided for manufacturer or authorised representative, no information on the product, such as CE mark, type designation, voltage, power, frequency is provided.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

Product description

LED tube lights which look like conventional replacement fluorescent tubes but for which the original light fitting must be modified.

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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