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Mounted lighting “LED Mining Lamp” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02612/26
Summary
A mounted lighting product called the "LED Mining Lamp" poses a serious fire risk because its earth conductor is not securely fastened and can come loose during use. Additionally, the lamp exceeds safe temperature limits, which could lead to overheating and start a fire. The UK notified this issue regarding products imported from China that do not meet EU safety standards.
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Product
Mounted lighting
- Name / model
- LED Mining Lamp · ZE0002401
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- LED lamp with wall plug attached.
What is the risk?
- The earth conductor of the product is not adequately secured and can easily detach during use and the product exceeds the maximum permitted temperature rise. This could cause overheating of the product and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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