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Recessed luminaire – Brilux

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 20 Mar 2008In the weekly report of 21 Mar 2008 (week 11, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Recessed luminaire
Brand
Brilux (7 alerts)
Brand as notified
BRILUX
Type / model
R-6000. Bar code: 5 905148 662316
Description
The metal-covered luminaire provided with aluminium mirror consists of a metal frame and a fitting unit fixed to the frame with riveting. The fitting unit includes the E27 ceramic lampholder and a terminal block. Main components: lampholder ("250V 660W), terminal block ("380V 10A" + mark of approval), internal wiring ("GB5023.3-1997 227IEC 02(RV) 300/500V"). Technical specifications: 230 V; 50 Hz; max 60 W E27; Class I; F-mark, IP20.
Risk
The product poses risk of electric shock because:- the basic-insulated parts (terminal block and single insulated wires) are accessible, - it lacks device protecting against pulling and twisting force,- plastic bushings are missing at the entry hole which has sharp metal edges,- the PVC insulated internal wiring overheats at the measured value of 107°C.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers 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 0340/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0340/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-11 (XML)
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