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🧸 Product BG January 20, 2017

V-TAC — LED Floodlight

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
V-TAC — LED Floodlight
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting equipment

Hazard: The conductors in the cable are too thin and could overheat in the event of a short circuit. The electrical insulation is inadequate which could lead to accessible parts becoming live. The product does not comply with

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3523 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 LED floodlight made in China. It has thin wires and weak insulation.

What's happening? The wires may get too hot if there is a short circuit. The weak insulation could make metal parts live with electricity.

Does this affect me? If you have this light in Bulgaria, it could cause electric shock or fire.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a professional to check it. Talk to your electrician or a repair shop.

🤖 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: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The conductors in the cable are too thin and could overheat in the event of a short circuit. The electrical insulation is inadequate which could lead to accessible parts becoming live. The product does not comply with · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 20, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/240620

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What is this product recall alert about?
V-TAC — LED Floodlight. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The conductors in the cable are too thin and could overheat in the event of a short circuit. The electrical insulation is inadequate which could lead to accessible parts becoming l...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 20, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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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