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LED lighting chain “RYZ LAMPKi High Quality Christmas Light” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0023/19
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate and live parts may become accessible. The mechanical strength of the control device is not sufficient. The cable is also too short and not properly anchored. As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60598 and EN 61558.
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Product
LED lighting chain
- Name / model
- RYZ LAMPKi High Quality Christmas Light · YJ-018
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain in cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and live parts may become accessible. The mechanical strength of the control device is not sufficient. The cable is also too short and not properly anchored. As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60598 and EN 61558.
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: 29/01/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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