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Kocmoc rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 13, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Kocmoc rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Kocmoc rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The pins of the built-in plug and adaptor do not have an insulating collar. When inserting the plug the user may touch the live pins. Single-pole insertion of the plug is possible with the free remaining live pin accessible. Parts of the torch can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible.The cross sectional area of the cores of the internal wires is too small. In case of a short circuit the internal wires may overheat and can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598 and IEC 60884.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (29/08/2012)

Product description

Rechargeable torch with 4 LEDs. The battery can be charged by means of the built-in plug and plug adaptor.

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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