EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
LED lighting chain Lighting by Havsö “LED OUTDOOR STRING LIGHTS LED ljusslinga” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01757/22
Summary
The product is foreseen for outdoor use but the end connector is not protected against water penetration, and water can reach live parts. Furthermore, live parts (metal thread parts of the lampholder) are accessible in the lamp cap when changing the lights, and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European…
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Product
LED lighting chain — Lighting by Havsö
- Brand
- Lighting by Havsö
- Name / model
- LED OUTDOOR STRING LIGHTS LED ljusslinga · 35555
- Category
- Lighting chains
- IP44 black lighting chain with 10 LED bulbs, connectable to other chains, and with a large schuko plug. The product is advertised for outdoor use.
What is the risk?
- The product is foreseen for outdoor use but the end connector is not protected against water penetration, and water can reach live parts. Furthermore, live parts (metal thread parts of the lampholder) are accessible in the lamp cap when changing the lights, and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/11/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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