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The metal nut at the top of the lamp could become live due to flashover and the lamp can easily come apart giving access to internal live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62560.
The electrical insulation, and the creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings, of the power supply unit are not sufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61347.
The cable anchorage does not have sufficient mechanical strength and could break thus exposing the live conductors of the wires. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
The live cap of a light bulb is accessible when it is inserted in the lamp holder. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60238.
The internal wiring might become damaged where it passes through metal parts that are unprotected against abrasion. The live conductors could consequently come into contact with accessible metal parts. The mains cable is not properly attached and could come out if accidentally pulled, leaving the live ends of the wires accessible to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
The earth wire is not properly held in place. If it detached, the product would not be earthed. Water can enter the casing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
There is nothing to prevent the screw holding the earth wire in place from loosening. If the earth wire became detached, the product would not be earthed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
The electrical insulation is inadequate: there is access to metal parts separated from live parts by basic insulation which can lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950 and the relevant national standard BS1363.
The electrical insulation is not sufficient between the windings of the transformer in the power supply unit. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
The battery charger poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60065.
