Measures ordered by public authorities: Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market

Torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
High Intensity LED Flashlight
Brand: 

The electrical insulation of the battery charger is not sufficient. The creepage distance between the primary and secondary circuits is too small. 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 mosquito-repellent device

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
TRAVEL Mosquito Plug
Brand: 

The casing of the product does not have sufficient mechanical strength which could lead to live parts becoming accessible. It is possible to touch the live parts of pins of the plug when inserting or removing the device from the mains socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Night-light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Vintage Night Lamp Porcelain
Brand: 

Live parts become accessible when a different sized light bulb is used in the lamp holder. In addition, the clearance between the accessible parts and the lateral contacts of the lamp holder is too small. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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LED floodlight

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
LED Flood Light
Brand: 

The cables are not properly secured against pulling and twisting and the wire ends can be pulled out easily. The PVC cables do not protect properly against the penetration of water. As a result of these defects, the user could touch live parts during normal use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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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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