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TESCO portable table lamp — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJun 22, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- insufficient cross section of internal and external wiring; - the supply conductor with basic insulation only can touch the accessible metal part; - the bulb socket is not secured against turning when bulb is replaced; - the parts intended to be hand-manipulated get overheated (external metal nut on the shield's surface); - instructions are missing, there is no instruction how to replace the supply cord.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authorities. Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

Portable table lamp intended for internal use fitted by 1 bulb max 40W/E14. Parameters: 230V/50Hz, max 40W, Class II. Packing: imprinted paper box of dimensions 130x145x200 mm.

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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