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Hl LED Head Light rechargeable head-lamp — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireSep 20, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Hl LED Head Light rechargeable head-lamp — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hl LED Head Light rechargeable head-lamp — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hl LED Head Light rechargeable head-lamp — 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 mains plug of the battery charger do not meet requirements; - live parts of the LED panel and the device connector terminal sockets are easily accessible;- the cross-section area of the core is less than required.The product poses a risk of fire because in case of short-circuit the internal wires may overheat and cause fire.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (25/03/2013)

Product description

The housing of the rechargeable lamp is made of black and silver-grey plastic and includes a built-in battery. The LED panel is located under a transparent, detachable lamp shade. A battery charger is attached to the product. The packaging is a colourful 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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