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Bright Light desk lamp with metal frame — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 8, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the basic insulated parts are accessible, - the single insulated wires get into contact with accessible metal parts,- the nut fixing the lampholder is not secured against loosening.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 consists of a welded metal frame and the translucent plastic foil is glued onto it. The E14 plastic lampholder is in the geometrical axle of the luminaire and it is fastened to the metal frame with a nut. Main parts of product: E14 lampholder ("E14 208A 2A 250V 20209/0635/E T210° CE"), mains cable ("RVVB PVC INSULATED WIRE 2x0.75mm2 300/500V"); plug ("2.5A 250V~" + mark of approval); switch inserted into the cable ("KF-308 2A/250V~ CE" + VDE). Technical specifications: not indicated on the product. Dimensions: 15 cm x 15 cm x 37 cm.

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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