EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Christmas lighting chain YJS “Luz de Arroz, Christmas Collection” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0387/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:- The mechanical strength of the flashing unit is not sufficient and its cover can be fragmented, resulting in accessible live parts.- The insulation material of the flashing unit is flammable.- The cross-section area of the external wires is not sufficient and the wires could consequently overheat.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage…
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Product
Christmas lighting chain — YJS
- Brand
- YJS
- Name / model
- Luz de Arroz, Christmas Collection · 1. 100 Lamps, No. 40537, 2. 140 Lamps, No. 40544
- Batch number(s)
- 1. EAN: 85850300405372. EAN: 8585030040544
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Christmas lighting chains with non- replaceable, LED-type lamps, equipped with a flashing unit. The packaging is a cardboard box with a picture of two snowmen and marking "Light up your life this Christmas".
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:- The mechanical strength of the flashing unit is not sufficient and its cover can be fragmented, resulting in accessible live parts.- The insulation material of the flashing unit is flammable.- The cross-section area of the external wires is not sufficient and the wires could consequently overheat.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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