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Desk lamp with E12 capped candle incandescent lamp — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 13, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- live parts of the lamp-head are accessible;- the plug is of non-standardized type;- there is no cord anchorage protecting against the pulling and twisting force, and it can contact with sharp edges, thus the cable may get damaged. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 60238.

Measures taken

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

Product description

The cover of the luminary is made of glass plates of various sizes placed into wooden frames. The glass is decorated with different motifs. The frames are fixed with screws on the bottom and upper part. The bottom profile part is fitted with the E12 lampholder to which the cord switch and the mains cable is connected. Main parts of the luminary: mains cable (SANTORY; 300V; 70°C; PVC; VFF; 2x0.6 SQ.MM.; TABLE; 10; TIS; 11-2531; A.R.C.); mains plug (KTR-1991); cord switch (SANTORY; SP-109; 6A; 250V); unipolar switch built into the cord switch (LG; 6A; 250V; TÜV; CE); E12 lampholder (SANTORY; LH-12A; 250V; 7W). Technical specification: there is no data plate, Class II by appearance.

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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