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Rechargeable torch – Gdlite

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 10 Aug 2011In the weekly report of 19 Aug 2011 (week 33, 2011)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 2 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Rechargeable torch
Brand
Gdlite (7 alerts)
Type / model
GD-610LX,
Batch
7 473548 006101
Barcode
7473548006101
Description
Rechargeable torch with 4 LEDs. Housing is made of yellow plastic, with a function button and a green charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged by plugging the torch into a mains socket with the telescopic pins of the built-in plug. AC 110 V-220 V; 50/60 Hz. Packaging: coloured cardboard box
Risk
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the dimensions of the built-in plug do not comply with the relevant standards;- the cross-sectional area of the core of the internal wiring is less then required and in case of a short circuit the internal wires may overheat;- the protective bulb cover, serving as additional insulation, can be removed by hand during charging, making live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0810/11Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0810/11Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0810/11
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  1. Safety Gate alert 0810/11
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2011-033 (XML)
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