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Rechargeable torch – Gdlite

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 9 Dec 2011In the weekly report of 16 Dec 2011 (week 50, 2011)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Rechargeable torch
Brand
Gdlite (7 alerts)
Type / model
GD-612LX
Batch
7 473548 006125
Barcode
7473548006125
Description
Rechargeable torch with 15 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a green charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged by means of the telescopic pins of the built-in plug.
Risk
null The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because:·         the dimensions of the plug are not correct;·         when connecting the plug the user may touch the pin of the plug;·         the cross-section area of the twisted copper core in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of short circuit the wires may overheat;·         the protective bulb housing can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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 1421/11
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1421/11
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2011-050 (XML)
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