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EU Safety GateRecalled 2009-01-23serious risk

Rechargeable flashlight - Solar power flashlight (YUQIANG)

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Rechargeable flashlight - Solar power flashlight

  • Brand YUQIANG

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The YUQIANG rechargeable solar power flashlight (Model YQ-389) has been recalled due to electric shock hazards. The white plastic flashlight with six white LEDs poses risks because the socket and plug dimensions do not meet safety standards, the mains supply cord is inappropriately sized, insulation in the lamp is improperly fixed, and the product fails electric strength testing. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or the European standard EN 60598. The flashlight has a built-in rechargeable battery, measures 15.2 x 5.7 x 3 centimeters, and bears no Hungarian label or CE marking.

Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take in response to this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the dimensions of the socket and the plug of the connecting unit and certain distances do not comply with the requirements, - the dimensions of the mains supply cord are not appropriate, - insulation is not properly fixed in the lamp, - the product does not pass the electric strength test. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

The housing of the product is made of white plastic. Six white LEDs are placed on the front and covered with transparent plastic. The product has a built-in battery, which can be charged from the mains supply. Main components of the product: mains supply cord („RVVB PVC INSULATED WIRE 300/300V”); mains plug („6A 250V”). No Hungarian label or CE marking can be found on the product or the packaging. Dimensions: 15,2 x 5,7 x 3 cm Model: YQ-389 Notifying country: Hungary

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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