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Gdlite rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk (1421/11)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 16, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Gdlite rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk (1421/11)

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 15 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a green charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged by means of the telescopic pins of the built-in plug.

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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