Electrical appliances and equipment

Laser light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Mini laser firefly
Brand: 

Information for safe use is missing which could lead to damage to sight of users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.

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UV nail lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Pink Basic UV Lamp

The plastic casing is not sufficiently heat-resistant and may overheat and catch fire. Accessible metal parts are separated with only basic insulation from live parts. The live wire ends of the mains cable are not properly secured and could become loose, causing them to become accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 61199.

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UV nail lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Crystal Lamp M/2

The internal wiring may overheat causing a fire. Accessible metal parts are separated with only basic insulation from live parts. The mains cable is not properly secured against twisting. As a consequence, the cable could become loose causing accessible parts to become live. Furthermore, if an internal short circuit occurred, the fluorescent lamp may explode causing cuts to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 61199.

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UV nail lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Tunnel UV Lamp

Accessible metal parts are separated with only basic insulation from live parts. The mains cable is not properly secured against twisting. As a consequence, the cable could become loose causing accessible parts to become live. Furthermore, if an internal short circuit occurred, the fluorescent lamp may explode causing cuts to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 61199.

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Mobile phone with charger

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The insulation between the primary and the secondary circuit of the charger is not sufficient, which may cause an electric shock. The pins of the converter plug adapter do not have an insulating collar, so when inserting the plug the user may touch the live pins. The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of the charger, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60950 and IEC 60884.

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Electric fan

Year: 
2016
Week: 
14
Product: 
16" Stand Fan
Brand: 

The electrical insulation is not adequate and the user could receive an electric shock. The fan is unstable and could tip over during use and hit a person. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Electric fan

Year: 
2016
Week: 
14
Product: 
Tabletop Fans
Brand: 

A finger can be caught between the front grille guard and the rotating blade causing cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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