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Rotating table lamp — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJun 19, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the design of the connecting terminals is not appropriate, - the cross-section area of the cable is too small, - the dimensions of the plug do not comply with the requirements, - the bushings of the internal wiring are not fixed in position, - there is no device protecting against pulling or torque,- live parts become accessible when replacing the bulb.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 lamp illuminates two moving foils (imitating seabed and sea-life) inside the transparent top part of the lamp. Main components: mains plug (2.5 A, 250 V); mains supply cable (RVVB PVC INSULATED WIRE 300/300V); motor without marking; lampholder – E12. A candle-formed bulb (marking: 220 V, 15 W) is supplied with the product. Technical specification: 230 V ~, Class II.

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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