EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “100 LED LIGHT MERRY CHRISTMAS” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00226/22
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 100 LED LIGHT MERRY CHRISTMAS · XM-100-C-L-LN
- Barcode
- 6902104579175
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 100 non-replaceable red LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/01/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 19/01/2022
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