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Dimco garden lamp — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 23, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - metal parts, which are accessible when the lamp is mounted and could become live, are not properly earthed,- sharp edges protrude into cableways and could cause damage to the insulation of the cables,- the input cable connector is mounted in an extremely tight space with the consequent danger of input cable disconnection and shorting to the metal body.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

A floor-mounted lamp which is used for indoor/outdoor domestic environments. 220-240V- 50Hz, 15W, CLASS I IP 54, E27. "Dimco - the lighting experts" is written on the packaging.

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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