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Table lamp "Sea Artist" — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 26, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - there is external and internal wiring, - the size of the plug is not compliant, - the cord cross-section is 0.1 mm2,- the supply cord is not appropriately anchored to the lamp and moves freely, - the supply cord can be released from the switch screws, - the plastic material of the bulb holder does not meet requirements, - marking, data about frequency, type of supply and other instructions are missing. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Table lamp made from PVC and a lampshade covered in textile. The lamp has a brown base with a blue textile cover decorated with flowers. A sticker on the bottom of the base contains data concerning the origin and the importer. A black supply cord is anchored to the base marked "PVC INSULATED WIRE 300/300V"; the plug contains data 6A, 250 V. Packaging: a cardboard box marked "LAMP TL-159, Made in China", six safety warnings in foreign language and warning: "Choking hazard- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years."

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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