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Christmas lighting chain “Lampki Choinkowe LED Dioda” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0722/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cables are too thin and can break;- the flashing unit is not securely attached to the cable.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Christmas lighting chain
- Name / model
- Lampki Choinkowe LED Dioda · Art No: 9202; MDL NR EP-1821;
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode:7007090225866
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with connected non-replaceable incandescent lamps with flashing unit. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cables are too thin and can break;- the flashing unit is not securely attached to the cable.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2013
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