JCT recessed luminaries with compact fluorescent lamp — electric shock risk

Hazard

The products pose a risk of electric shock because:- the basic insulated parts (wires connected to the lampholder, ballasts, terminal block) are accessible,- the wires may get damaged due to sharp edges, - there is no device protecting against pulling and twisting force, - there is no appropriate provision of earthing (use of painted surfaces).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 aluminium reflector part of approx. 20 cm diameter, 2 ballasts, 2 plastic lampholders and the terminal block are fitted to the black base part of the luminaire. Main parts of the luminaires: 1. ballast (HUAWEI B2698 26W 230V 50Hz 0,31A COSFi 0,44 tw130 Delta t55 CE); lampholder (NF 250V 75W VDE UL CE); terminal block without inscription (380V 5A). Neither light source nor installation instruction was attached to the product. Technical specifications: 230 V; 50 Hz; 453 mA; 2x26 W; G24d-2; F-mark; Class I. 2. ballast (HUAWEI B1898 18W 230V 50Hz 0,22A COSFi 0,49 tw130 Delta t50 CE); lampholder (NF 250V 75W VDE UL CE); terminal block without inscription (380V 5A). Neither light source nor installation instruction was attached to the product. Technical specifications: 230 V; 50 Hz; 314 mA; 2x18 W; G24d-2; F-mark; Class I.