Zinc · Aaron Outdoor PIR Lantern

The instruction manual indicates a class of insulation that does not correspond to the product's class (class 1 basic insulation needing earth protection). Thereby, if the product is installed according to the instructions, it will not have earth protection. As a consequence, a person may touch part of the product that is at high voltage and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598.

Published: 10 September 2021
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Provision of an engineer to check the installation of the lantern and earth it if required. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of product from the market to rework the stock and provide updated corrected instructions. Date of entry into force: 24/06/2021

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A11/00070/21
Model: 817/1395, 817/9531

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Electric shock
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Outdoor light in the shape of a lantern. The product is also sold online.