EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Christmas tree with lighting chain “LAMPKI CHOINKOWE LED” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00573/22
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The product is not protected against moisture. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with…
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Product
Christmas tree with lighting chain
- Name / model
- LAMPKI CHOINKOWE LED · KL-II
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Decorated Christmas tree shaped desk lamp with white lighting chain of LED lamps.
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The product is not protected against moisture. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2022
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