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Portable work lamp

08th October 2011

Item Description:

Brand: Somogyi Elektronic

Type/number of model: PL 10, Barcode: 5998312767191; Batch code: 007051

Description: The main components of the lamp: black plastic handle with a two-position, "on-off" switch, metal grid with a hook, E27 lamp holder, 5m long mains supply cable. There is a label with technical data and a brand symbol on the handle. The CE mark, the indoor use symbol (a house), and the Class II marking are stamped on the covering of the lamp.

Country of origin: China

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Danger:

Electric shock

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the distance between the grid and the lamp is less than required so that the lamp can be easily damaged. In this case, the live spiral holders of the lamp may come into contact with the protective covering and grid,
- the mains supply cable is not sufficiently insulated. The cable insulation can be easily damaged and the live parts of the cable can become accessible.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Action Taken:

Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities

Notifying Country:

Hungary

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

08th October 2011 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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