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🧸 Product ES FR November 4, 2016

MO-EL — BLACK LIGHT

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MO-EL — BLACK LIGHT
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The high temperature reached in certain environments may cause the radiating element to deteriorate and to melt partially, shedding droplets of molten aluminium. The product does not comply with the requirements of t

Origin
Italy
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This alert was reported 3492 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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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a black light lamp made in Italy. It can get very hot and may leak hot metal drops.

What's happening? The lamp’s heat can damage its parts. Hot aluminium may drip out.

Does this affect me? If you own this lamp in Spain or France, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or a doctor for help.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The high temperature reached in certain environments may cause the radiating element to deteriorate and to melt partially, shedding droplets of molten aluminium. The product does not comply with the requirements of t · Origin: Italy

First published
November 4, 2016
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/228362

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What is this product recall alert about?
MO-EL — BLACK LIGHT. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The high temperature reached in certain environments may cause the radiating element to deteriorate and to melt partially, shedding droplets of molten aluminium. The product...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 4, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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