EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Christmas lights SANS “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0173/13
Summary
null The solder lug of the supply cord can puncture the single layer insulating sheet. In this case, the solder lug, which is at mains voltage, is easily accessible at the bottom part of the product.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Christmas lights — SANS
- Brand
- SANS
- Name / model
- Unknown · 142346
- Batch number(s)
- 7 020628 515505
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Christmas lights sold in a white cardboard box. Technical specifications: 10xDS-0,12W, 220-240V, 50Hz, Class II.
What is the risk?
- null The solder lug of the supply cord can puncture the single layer insulating sheet. In this case, the solder lug, which is at mains voltage, is easily accessible at the bottom part of the product.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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