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🧸 Product GB IE September 30, 2016

Passport to India — Table lamp

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Passport to India — Table lamp
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment

Hazard: The connections of the three separate lighting elements have insufficient cable insulation and no earth wire connection, which could lead to the metal parts becoming live. The product does not comply with the requirem

Origin
India
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119 days in total
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What is this? A table lamp made in India. It has three separate lights on one base.

What's happening? The wires inside the lamp are not covered well. The metal parts could become electric.

Does this affect me? If you have this lamp in the UK or Ireland, it could shock you.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or electrician for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The connections of the three separate lighting elements have insufficient cable insulation and no earth wire connection, which could lead to the metal parts becoming live. The product does not comply with the requirem · Origin: India

First published
September 30, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/227121

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Passport to India — Table lamp. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The connections of the three separate lighting elements have insufficient cable insulation and no earth wire connection, which could lead to the metal parts becoming live. The product does...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 30, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom and Ireland.
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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