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Lamp - Disko Trafiklys / Disco Traffic Light

03rd April 2010

Item Description:

Brand: Tiger

Type/number of model: EAN code: 0200010047589

Description: Tiger. A decorative lamp in the form of a traffic light, 27 cm tall, with different flashing modes.

Country of origin: China

Attached Images: (click to enlarge)

Photo of the Lamp - Disko Trafiklys / Disco Traffic Light (image 1 of 2) Photo of the Lamp - Disko Trafiklys / Disco Traffic Light (image 2 of 2)

Danger:

Fire and electric shock

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- live parts are accessible when the lamp is replaced,
- the fixing of the cover, which is opened for lamp replacement, is not sufficient,
- the internal wiring for the lamp holders has a cross-section that is less than required;
and a risk of fire because:
- the plastic material which retains current-carrying parts in position is not sufficiently fire resistant.
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:

Sweden

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

03rd April 2010 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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