Electric shock

Rechargeable torch with charger

HUASHENG
Rechargeable torch with chargerRechargeable torch with charger
Case number
0216/09
Category
Lighting equipment
Type / Model
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2009-02-20

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the basic insulated mains supply cord is accessible, - the dimensions of the plug are non-compliant, - the mains supply cord comes into contact with sharp edges and points, - the reinforced insulation is not sufficiently thick, - the mains supply cord does not have an appropriate cord anchorage. The product does not comply with Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

The housing of the product is made of grey plastic and decorated with pictures. Chinese characters are written on both sides. The two light sources are operated from a built-in battery. One of the light sources can be used as a head-lamp. The product is supplied with a plug for connecting it to the mains supply and a charger. Main components: mains supply cord ("RVVB PVC INSULATED ELECTRIC WIRE 300/300V"), mains plug ("2,5A 250V”). Dimensions: 15x17x7 cm.