Rechargeable torch – Kennede

Serious risk Burns, Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 30 Sep 2011In the weekly report of 7 Oct 2011 (week 40, 2011)Safety Gate notice JSON

Updated 6 d agolatest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate

Product: Rechargeable torch
Brand: Kennede
Brand as notified: KENNEDE
Type / model: KN-4007L
Batch: -
Description: Rechargeable torch with 7 LEDs. The housing is made of plastic with a built-in plug. The torch includes an "on-off" switch, a charge indicator LED and a wrist band.
Risk: null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- there is no current-limiting device;- the cross-section area of the core in the internal wires is less than required and, in case of a short circuit, the internal wires may overheat;- parts can be removed by hand during charging, leaving 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
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Safety Gate alert 1055/11
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