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Gdlite rechargeable torch "rechargeable spotlight with le — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 16, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Gdlite rechargeable torch "rechargeable spotlight with le — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because:·         the dimensions of the plug are not correct;·         when connecting the plug the user may touch the pin of the plug;·         the cross-section area of the twisted copper core in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of short circuit the wires may overheat;·         the protective bulb housing can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product description

Rechargeable torch with 5+24+4 LEDs. The housing is made of black plastic with a grey-coloured hook on the back. The battery can be charged by means of a mains supply cord.

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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