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🧸 Product ES FR February 17, 2017

PICOYA — Rechargeable Working Lamp

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
PICOYA — Rechargeable Working Lamp
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment
Hazard
The electrical insulation of the charger is inadequate. In time, with intensive use, the main insulation becomes deformed in such a way that active parts become accessible, which may expose users to the risk of electric
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3495 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A small rechargeable lamp that plugs into the wall to charge.

What's happening? The lamp’s charger may break over time. If it does, the metal parts inside could be touched, causing an electric shock.

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

What should I do? Stop using the charger right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.

🤖 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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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation of the charger is inadequate. In time, with intensive use, the main insulation becomes deformed in such a way that active parts become accessible, which may expose users to the risk of electric · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 17, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/247838

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What is this product recall alert about?
PICOYA — Rechargeable Working Lamp. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The electrical insulation of the charger is inadequate. In time, with intensive use, the main insulation becomes deformed in such a way that active parts become accessible, which may exp...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2017 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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