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VARO POWERPLUSLIGHT POWLI233 Portable LED Floodlight — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 27, 2019
Photo from the official notice: VARO POWERPLUSLIGHT POWLI233 Portable LED Floodlight — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: VARO POWERPLUSLIGHT POWLI233 Portable LED Floodlight — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: VARO POWERPLUSLIGHT POWLI233 Portable LED Floodlight — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: VARO POWERPLUSLIGHT POWLI233 Portable LED Floodlight — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

Water penetration is possible and water may therefore come into contact with live parts. Moreover, the earth connection is inadequate and there is no strain relief for the mains connection lead. The housing of the product could consequently become live and lead to an electric shock if touched by a user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (14/08/2019)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor

Product description

The LED floodlight (dimensions: 145 x 180 x 120 mm) has a flat LED protected by a glass panel. The floodlight and the protective framework for the front panel consists of an aluminium housing with protective cover that can be removed from behind. The product was (also) sold online.

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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