Electric shock, Fire

Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
22
Product: 
Christmas LED light 8 MultiFunction

The product poses a risk of electric shock for the following reasons. Firstly, the dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. Secondly, the wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. Thirdly, the accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. Finally, the insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the lamps is inadequate.

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Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
22
Product: 
Christmas LED Light 8 MULTIFUNCTION

The dimensions of the plug are too small and the wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the LED are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible, basic insulated, wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
200 LED

The creepage distances and insulation clearances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from parts becoming live. Moreover, the cables are not sufficiently resistant and can sever, possibly causing a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61558.

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Rechargeable torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
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Brand: 

The pins of the built-in plug and plug adapter do not have an insulating collar. The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The cover for the LED can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. The heat and flame resistance of the insulating material that hold the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient.

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Rechargeable head torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
Rechargeable Working Headlight Helmets / Led Headlight
Brand: 

The basic insulated internal wires of the head torch can be damaged by the sharp edges of the cover fixing screws during adjustment of the head torch. The dimensions of the battery charger are not correct and when connecting the plug the user may consequently touch the live parts of the plug or the live connector terminal sockets. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat.

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Torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
LATARKA AKUMULATOROWA LED
Brand: 

The pins of the built-in plug and plug adapter do not have an insulating collar. The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. The heat and flame resistance of the insulating material that hold the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient.

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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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Torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
15
Product: 
LED High Power Strong Light Searchlight
Brand: 

The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and cause a fire. Also, live parts can be touched when connecting the mains lead, since the dimensions of the plug are not suitable, and the protective cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible. In addition, the storage compartment has sharp edges which can damage the insulation of the mains lead. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
1) 192L LED LIGHTS and 2) 300L LED LIGHTS
Brand: 

The cable of the lighting chain is not properly attached and can detach exposing live parts which might lead to an electric shock if touched. The insulation of the cable and the plug is not adequate with the risk of short-circuit if the product is exposed to water. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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