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Sunncamp portable lamp - sunncamp handy light 230v 8w — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 20, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of electric shock because of:- the absence of cord anchorage and a knot in the supply cord;- accessible live parts - the cover providing protection against electric shock is secured in place with a single snap in plastic pin, which is easily removed by a twisting action;- despite its splashproof/IP44 markings the luminary had a lack of any seals preventing harmful water ingress;- incorrect supply cord conductor cross sectional area marking - marked as 0.75 mm² whereas in fact it is 0.5 mm²;- incorrect supply cord specification - for IP44/spashproof applications should be 1 mm² whereas in fact it is 0.5 mm².This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall from consumers — Other

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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