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Electrical appliances and equipment — electric shock risk (0606/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 29, 2006

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the luminaire has inadequate protection against electric shock; the wiring protected by single layer insulation is in contact with accessible components;- the luminaire failed the electric strength test; the insulation broke down when a test voltage of 2100 V was applied; although it should withstand 3710 V for 1 minute;- the supply cord is unsuitable as it had inadequately sized conductors; - the lamp connections are glued into position so the lamp cannot be safely and easily replaced;- the markings and instructions are insufficient to allow safe usage/maintenance.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard 60598.

Measures taken

  • Confiscation of the products and press release issued by the authority — Other

Product description

Electric waterfall picture “Nature Spirit”Type/model: Numerous numbers on packaging denoting variations in picture design.Exists in 3 different sizes (S, M, L). Image lights give the illusion of movement and may also have speakers playing sound of waves/waterfalls.

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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