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Electric touch lamp — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 3, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because: - sharp edges protrude into the wireways;- the basic insulated wires get into contact with accessible metal parts;- the insulation is not appropriate since flashover occurs;- the cross-section area of the core is less than required (0,5 mm2);- there is no cord anchorage preventing wires at the connection from pulling and twisting;- the wires can get damaged because they are not protected at the cable inlet.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and informing of consumers ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Category: Lighting equipmentProduct: Electric touch lampBrand: ELCO Millenium Electronic Company FinlandType/number of model: EL-282

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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