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LEXXA energy saving lamp — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 30, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because there is not sufficient insulation between the live parts of the lamp cap and the body of the lamp made of metallised plastic which is touched when the lamp is replaced. During the electric strength test between live parts of the lamp-socket and the body (metallised plastic), a breakdown occurred at about 300V, the minimum requirement is 4000V.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Energy saving lamp (self-ballasted lamp), 230 V, 3 W, 38 leds, reflector of metallised plastic, E14 and E27 cap.

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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