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Klausen recessed luminaire set with halogen lamp — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireFeb 1, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is no device protecting efficiently against pulling and twisting force, - sharp parts protrude into the wireways,- the basic insulated parts (lampholder and wires connected to the lampholder) are accessible;and a risk of fire because the mains cable covered with PVC which gets into contact with the light source overheats. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

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

Product description

The luminaire set includes 3 metal-covered luminaries without a data plate and 3 light sources with inscription ("KANLUX 50W 230V 60° EKO#TJ1@Z" or "GU10+C 220/240V 50W"). Each luminaire consists of a metal frame and a GU10 lampholder. The light source can be adjusted within 15°. Main parts of the luminaire: lampholder (S-122 250V 100W 0.4A T200 c UL US VDE CCC" or "TL-8PH 250V 100W 0.4A T200 TL c UL US VDE); cable with inscription ("H05S-K 1 x 0,75 mm2 300/500V 180°C"). Technical specifications: 220 V; 50 Hz; 3 X 50 W GU10, Class II. IP 20. Diameter: 100 mm, height: 70 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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