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Electric touch lamp — electric shock & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockInjuriesJan 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;- there is no cord anchorage preventing wires from pulling and twisting;- the protecting tubes are unfixed;- the insulation between the live and accessible parts is not appropriate since flashover occurred.This lamp also poses a serious risk of injuries because sharp external metal edges of the luminaire may cause injury. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Category: Lighting equipmentProduct: Electric touch lampBrand: ELCO Millenium Electronic Company FinlandType/number of model: EL-276 (various names depending on the form of the lampshade: Fish Tail, Crescent Moon, Water Drop, Umbrella)

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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