EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Light curtain “Décoration extérieure LED rideau glaçon guirlande lumières nouvel an” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01741/21
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. 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 European standards EN 60598…
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Product
Light curtain
- Name / model
- Décoration extérieure LED rideau glaçon guirlande lumières nouvel an · EK 04
- Category
- Lighting chains
- String of LED lights for outdoor decoration. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. 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 European standards EN 60598 and EN 61347.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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