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Luminaires and a. c. supplied step-down converter for filament lamps – FORlight

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 29 Feb 2008In the weekly report of 1 Mar 2008 (week 8, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Luminaires and a. c. supplied step-down converter for filament lamps
Brand
FORlight (2 alerts)
Type / model
DS 8331 Bar code: 5999029902851.
Description
The set includes 3 metal covered luminaires and a. c. supplied step-down converter for filament lamps with plastic housing. The converter can be connected with a two-core wire to the mains supply and 3 luminaires can be fixed to it in parallel connection. The luminaires also include bi-pin halogen lamps (12V 20W CE).
Risk
The product poses risk of electric shock because:- the basic insulated wires are accessible, - it lacks proper cord anchorage.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0252/08
Photos shown from the Safety Gate server (European Commission); not copied here.

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0252/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-8 (XML)
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