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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-02-08serious risk

Desk lamp with metal frame (Bright Light)

Is my product affected?

Desk lamp with metal frame

  • Brand Bright Light

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

What happened

The Bright Light desk lamp poses a risk of electric shock due to multiple safety defects in its design. The lamp's basic insulated parts are accessible to users, single insulated wires contact exposed metal components of the frame, and the nut securing the lampholder is not designed to prevent loosening. The product fails to comply with the Low Voltage Directive and European safety standard EN 60598. The lamp consists of a welded metal frame with translucent plastic glued to it, an E14 plastic lampholder fastened with an unsecured nut, a RVVB PVC insulated cable, a 2.5A plug, and an integrated switch.

Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market. The recall was reported by Hungary. The product is identified by the model name "Bright Light" (appearing only on packaging), barcode 5996265612605, and dimensions of 15 cm x 15 cm x 37 cm. The source does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue.

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the basic insulated parts are accessible, - the single insulated wires get into contact with accessible metal parts,- the nut fixing the lampholder is not secured against loosening.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 ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

The luminaire consists of a welded metal frame and the translucent plastic foil is glued onto it. The E14 plastic lampholder is in the geometrical axle of the luminaire and it is fastened to the metal frame with a nut. Main parts of product: E14 lampholder ("E14 208A 2A 250V 20209/0635/E T210° CE"), mains cable ("RVVB PVC INSULATED WIRE 2x0.75mm2 300/500V"); plug ("2.5A 250V~" + mark of approval); switch inserted into the cable ("KF-308 2A/250V~ CE" + VDE). Technical specifications: not indicated on the product. Dimensions: 15 cm x 15 cm x 37 cm. Model: "Bright Light"(only on the packaging), Bar code: 5996265612605. Notifying country: Hungary

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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