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Night-lights — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMay 23, 2008

Hazard

Product (1) poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the night-light is fitted with a non-compliant bulb-holder,- the bulb can be changed while the mains socket-mounted night-light is connected to the mains supply, which is not permissible,- the mains socket-mounted night light is fitted with non-compliant plug pins.Product (2) poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the cover, which is intended to prevent access to the bulb-holder and other live internal parts, can easily be removed without using tools, therefore protection against electric shock cannot be guaranteed- the night-light is fitted with a non-compliant bulb-holder,- the bulb can be changed while the mains socket-mounted night light is connected to the mains supply, which is not permissible,- the mains socket-mounted night light is fitted with non-compliant plug pins.The products do 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

Product (1) Mains socket-outlet mounted night-light in the shape of an elephant, Product (2) Mains socket-outlet mounted night- light in the shape of a lampshade.

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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