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Jy Super rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireAug 19, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Jy Super rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Jy Super rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Jy Super rechargeable torch — 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 the dimensions of the built-in plug and the adapter do not comply with the relevant standards. During charging, the live parts of the product are accessible since single-pin insertion of the plug is possible. The cross-section area of the core is less then required. (0.21 mm ²).- fire, because in the case of a short circuit the internal wires may overheat and can cause fires.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60884.

Product description

The housing of the rechargeable torch with 3 LEDs is made of plastic, with a handle, a function button and a charge indicator LED. The torch includes a built-in plug. The brand name and the model number are printed on the housing of the torch. A plastic covered bi-pole adapter with inscription "IR39

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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