EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
LED lighting chain “LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00728/22
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small, the accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit and could be damaged and the cover of the flashing unit can be removed manually. In addition, the product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor…
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Product
LED lighting chain
- Name / model
- LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS · 1996B
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Portable reindeer shaped luminaire with LED lighting chain attached. The reindeer's head can be moved.
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small, the accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit and could be damaged and the cover of the flashing unit can be removed manually. In addition, the product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.The user could consequently touch live parts and receive 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: 14/04/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2022
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