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Glimex wall lamp (fixed luminaire) — electric shock & fire risk (1239/07)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireInjuriesNov 30, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a risk of :- electric shock because the wire ways are not properly designed (certain metal elements have sharp edges, the bushings are not fixed, thus the wires may get damaged) and the basic insulated wires contact accessible metal parts; - fire since the indication of the rated power is missing from the light source;- injuries because the iron tube holding the arm has harp edges and points, the steal plate used for fitting the luminaire has burry edges. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The luminaire has a bronze metal cover. The arm made of bended tube is fitted on the approx. 13 cm diameter of base plate, and the E14 plastic lamp holder and the glass lamp shade (diameter: 15 cm) is placed onto the end of it. There are decorations made of iron plate and iron wire (leaves and petals) on the luminaire. Main parts of the luminaire: mains plug (2130; 2,5/250~ + ENEC); mains cable (SALCAVI SPA TALAMELLO (PU); H03VVH2-F 2x0,75 mm2; HAR; IEMMEQU); mains switch (304; 2(1) [1]/250~ 1E4; ENEC; CE); E14 lamp holder (ELP 61; 6/250; T210; CE). Technical specifications: 230V, lampholder: E 14, Class II.

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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