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Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 28 Sep 2006In the weekly report of 29 Sep 2006 (week 38, 2006)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Description
Electric waterfall picture “Nature Spirit”Type/model: Numerous numbers on packaging denoting variations in picture design.Exists in 3 different sizes (S, M, L). Image lights give the illusion of movement and may also have speakers playing sound of waves/waterfalls.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the luminaire has inadequate protection against electric shock; the wiring protected by single layer insulation is in contact with accessible components;- the luminaire failed the electric strength test; the insulation broke down when a test voltage of 2100 V was applied; although it should withstand 3710 V for 1 minute;- the supply cord is unsuitable as it had inadequately sized conductors; - the lamp connections are glued into position so the lamp cannot be safely and easily replaced;- the markings and instructions are insufficient to allow safe usage/maintenance.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard 60598.
Measures
  • Confiscation of the products and press release issued by the authority
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0606/06
Photos shown from the Safety Gate server (European Commission); not copied here.

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0606/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-38 (XML)
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