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🧸 Product FI LV PL SI January 19, 2024

ARMYTEK — LED Handlight

Rechargeable LED flashlight. This product is sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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ARMYTEK — LED Handlight
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not adequate. Consequently a user could touch live parts and may receive an electric shock.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 6957713003849
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 968 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a small, bright flashlight made by ARMYTEK. It uses electricity to work.

What's happening? Some of these flashlights may have bad insulation. This means the electricity could leak out and shock someone.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these flashlights in Finland, Latvia, Poland, or Slovenia, it might be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Contact the seller for a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
ARMYTEK
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not adequate. Consequently a user could touch live parts and may receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 19, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011502

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
ARMYTEK — LED Handlight. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not adequate. Consequently a use...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 19, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Finland, Latvia, Poland, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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