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XINGMEI CHARGE TYPE HEAD LAMP rechargeable head torch — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 13, 2018
Photo from the official notice: XINGMEI CHARGE TYPE HEAD LAMP rechargeable head torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: XINGMEI CHARGE TYPE HEAD LAMP rechargeable head torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: XINGMEI CHARGE TYPE HEAD LAMP rechargeable head torch — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The lamp cover can be removed easily during charging and live parts may become accessible. The dimensions of the socket outlet and the flat plug are not adequate. The cross-sectional area of the internal and external cores is too small and the wires may overheat.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (23/05/2018)

Product description

Black, rechargeable head lamp with 9 LEDs. The product is supplied with a battery charger that can be connected directly to the mains power. 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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