Recessed luminaire with compact fluorescent lamp
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A recessed ceiling light fixture model STAS-218 manufactured by SIMOTRADE has been recalled due to electric shock hazards. The product has accessible insulation parts that should be protected, lacks adequate protection for the power cable against damage from pulling and twisting, and contains misleading installation instructions. The product does not meet European safety standards for electrical equipment.
Authorities in Hungary ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The record does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding their purchase.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the basic insulated parts are accessible, - there is no device protecting the mains cable against pulling and twisting force, - the information in the instructions for use on the installation of the product is misleading.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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 luminaire consists of a frame, an aluminium mirror inside and a fitting plate (with two ballasts, a terminal block and two G24d- lampholders. Main parts of the luminaire: lampholder (VS 358 2/500 T140 75W 600V 49 ENEC10+ mark of approval); ballast for fluorescent lamp (HELVAR Finland L18D 230V 50Hz 18W G24d2 220mA λ0,5 Tw130 Δt65/155 ENEC16 EEI=B1 CE 7029); terminal block (EKL 450V 1BEF2 4+mark of approval); single insulation wiring with cross section of 1x0.5 mm2. Technical specifications: 230 V; 50 Hz; 2x18 W G24d-2, Class I, IP 20, crossed F-mark. Model: STAS-218 Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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