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Rechargeable torch "Rechargeable Energy Lantern" – Vito Light

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 20 Dec 2011In the weekly report of 30 Dec 2011 (week 52, 2011)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Rechargeable torch "Rechargeable Energy Lantern"
Brand
Vito Light
Type / model
VT 297L
Batch
8697548438376
Barcode
8697548438376
Description
Rechargeable torch with 19 LEDs. Equipped with a built-in battery which can be recharged from the main socket outlet. The torch is made out of plastic; its colour is blue and black. The packaging of the product is a cardboard box.
Risk
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the cross-section area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient. As a result, the cable can overheat while the lamp is being charged causing a fire. - live parts are accessible while the lamp is being charged posing a risk of electric shock for the user. 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
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1493/11
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2011-052 (XML)
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