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Illuminated shop sign — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 22, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - cord anchorage to the supply cord is missing, - live parts are in direct contact with wood, - the supply cord has an insufficient cross-sectional area of the conductors to provide the required mechanical and electrical properties, - the plug is not fitted with a fuse. The only means of overload or short circuit protection would be the device at the source of the mains supply, - the construction of the plug and the dimensions of the pins are incorrect. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Illuminated shop signs marked "Pizza" and "Open". Packaged in a plain brown cardboard box.

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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