Recessed luminaries with compact fluorescent lamp
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Recessed light fixtures with compact fluorescent lamps (models 04WC077/GEMINI DO-PL2X26SW and 04WC076/GEMINI DO-PL2X18SW) have been recalled due to electric shock hazards. The fixtures have accessible wires connected to the lampholder, ballasts, and terminal block that may be damaged by sharp edges. The products lack adequate protection against pulling and twisting forces and do not have proper grounding provisions, failing to meet the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60598.
Authorities have ordered the products withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The record does not specify what steps affected consumers should take in response to this recall.
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The products pose a risk of electric shock because:- the basic insulated parts (wires connected to the lampholder, ballasts, terminal block) are accessible,- the wires may get damaged due to sharp edges, - there is no device protecting against pulling and twisting force, - there is no appropriate provision of earthing (use of painted surfaces).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 aluminium reflector part of approx. 20 cm diameter, 2 ballasts, 2 plastic lampholders and the terminal block are fitted to the black base part of the luminaire. Main parts of the luminaires: 1. ballast (HUAWEI B2698 26W 230V 50Hz 0,31A COSFi 0,44 tw130 Delta t55 CE); lampholder (NF 250V 75W VDE UL CE); terminal block without inscription (380V 5A). Neither light source nor installation instruction was attached to the product. Technical specifications: 230 V; 50 Hz; 453 mA; 2x26 W; G24d-2; F-mark; Class I. 2. ballast (HUAWEI B1898 18W 230V 50Hz 0,22A COSFi 0,49 tw130 Delta t50 CE); lampholder (NF 250V 75W VDE UL CE); terminal block without inscription (380V 5A). Neither light source nor installation instruction was attached to the product. Technical specifications: 230 V; 50 Hz; 314 mA; 2x18 W; G24d-2; F-mark; Class I. Model: 1. 04WC077 (on the packaging GEMINI DO-PL2X26SW) 2. 04WC076 (on the packaging GEMINI DO-PL2X18SW)). Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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