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🧸 Product ES October 14, 2016

PRIMERA — Casquillo E27-E14

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
PRIMERA — Casquillo E27-E14
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment

Hazard: When a lamp is inserted into the lamp holder, the live cap of the lamp is accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60238.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3621 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? This is a light bulb socket that may let you touch live wires when you screw in a bulb.

What's happening? The socket does not meet safety rules. It can cause electric shocks.

Does this affect me? If you use this socket in Spain, you could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a store or electrician for a safe replacement. Talk to your doctor if you feel a shock.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: When a lamp is inserted into the lamp holder, the live cap of the lamp is accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60238. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 14, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/228601

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PRIMERA — Casquillo E27-E14. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: When a lamp is inserted into the lamp holder, the live cap of the lamp is accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant Europe...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 14, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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