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🧸 Product FR March 29, 2019

Electra LED — pavé LED FLAT encastré 40W 4000K 3800LM IRC80

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Electra LED — pavé LED FLAT encastré 40W 4000K 3800LM IRC80
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting equipment
Hazard
Possible water penetration via openings in the rear side of the light panel and possible overheating of the appliance housing.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2738 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.
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132 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 26, 2026
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What is this? This is a flat LED light panel meant to be built into ceilings. It uses 40 watts of power.

What's happening? Water may get inside the back of the light. This could cause an electric shock or start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you have this light in France, it could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a store or electrician for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsafe.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: Possible water penetration via openings in the rear side of the light panel and possible overheating of the appliance housing. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 29, 2019
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/359855

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Electra LED — pavé LED FLAT encastré 40W 4000K 3800LM IRC80. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: Possible water penetration via openings in the rear side of the light panel and possible overheating of the appliance housing. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 29, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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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