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Matel bulb holder — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireApr 23, 2010

Hazard

The products pose a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the bulb cap is accessible when it becomes live during insertion,- bulbs cannot be conveniently screwed into the bulb holder, - the dome of the bulb holder can be removed without the aid of a tool, giving access to live parts,- the threaded entry to the bulb holder cannot be locked on the conduit. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60238.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

Various types: metal, black plastic with metal screw fitting, or white or black plastic. Each is packaged in a transparent plastic bag with a sticker bearing the brand, CIF (tax code) and barcode.

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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