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Leiva nightlight - leiva electricidad — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 20, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cover does not have sufficient mechanical strength and easily comes off exposing the bulb;- the fixing screws on the cover are neither captive nor of a special type requiring the use of a specific tool;- the insulation resistance is not sufficient;- the plastic is not sufficiently resistant to heat. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Nightlight with internal bulb protected by a transparent plastic case, direct mains plug and frontal on-off switch. The packaging is a blister pack with a transparent plastic front and a cardboard back marked inter-alia "Made in China, CE, 6A 250 50/60 Hz 3w, Ref 11865" and bar code.

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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