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LED Lighting chain Pepco “Christmas Collection” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0274/19
Summary
The insulation of the product lacks the appropriate resistance. Consequently the use could touch live accessible parts and receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
LED Lighting chain — Pepco
- Brand
- Pepco
- Name / model
- Christmas Collection · SKU29314201Item No. 293142Model No: CH-20LED/B
- Category
- Lighting chains
- LED lighting chain, consisting of 20 lights in the shape of stars, intended for indoor use. Specifications: 4,8 W, 220 - 240V, 50 Hz. Sold in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The insulation of the product lacks the appropriate resistance. Consequently the use could touch live accessible parts and receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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