EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Light string ELINKUME “ELINKUME Guirlande Lumineuse Extérieure 7,65M 5W avec 25 G40 Ampoules Étanche Décoration pour ext.” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00265/22
Summary
The product is improperly designed, the electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient, and live parts are accessible on the socket outlet. Furthermore, the product is recommended for outdoor use but the plug of the light string is not protected against splashing or leaking water. The user could consequently touch…
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Product
Light string — ELINKUME
- Brand
- ELINKUME
- Name / model
- ELINKUME Guirlande Lumineuse Extérieure 7,65M 5W avec 25 G40 Ampoules Étanche Décoration pour ext. · E12
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Light string for outdoor use, with 25 glass lightbulbs in tungsten. G40, 7.65M, 5W, Warm white, 3500K Voltage: 220V - Watertight: IP54.
What is the risk?
- The product is improperly designed, the electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient, and live parts are accessible on the socket outlet. Furthermore, the product is recommended for outdoor use but the plug of the light string is not protected against splashing or leaking water. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor the European standards EN 60432-1, EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
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
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