Glimex wall lamp (fixed luminaire) — electric shock & fire risk (1245/07)

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of:- electric shock because the wire ways are not properly designed (certain metal elements have sharp edges, the wires may get damaged when they contacting, bushings are not properly fixed), the basic insulated wires get into contact with accessible metal parts;- fire because indication of the maximum power cannot be seen on the light source when replacing it;- injuries because the iron tube holding the lampholder has sharp 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

• Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The luminaire includes a bended arm mounted to a metal plate, a plastic E14 lampholder fitted to it and a glass lamp shade. There are decorations made of iron plate and iron wire (leaves and petals) on the luminaire. Main parts of the luminaire: mains plug (Wiko 25/250); mains cable (H03VVH2-F 2x0.5mm2 BBJ HAR VDE CE); switch inserted into the cable (Ł2 NW 2,5A 250V); E14 lamp holder (2/250 T210). Technical specifications: 230V, 50 Hz; 40W; lampholder: E 14, Class II.; F-mark.