EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain "10m Rope Light" — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0244/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The cover of the flashing device does not have sufficient mechanical strength.· The cable is not properly attached to the flashing device.· The cross-sectional area of the internal wires is not sufficient.· Water can penetrate live parts causing electrical breakdown. · The electrical insulation is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low…
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Product
Lighting chain "10m Rope Light"
- Name / model
- Unknown
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain made from transparent PVC with coloured bulbs. Packed in a cardboard box with a picture of green and red lighting chains.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The cover of the flashing device does not have sufficient mechanical strength.· The cable is not properly attached to the flashing device.· The cross-sectional area of the internal wires is not sufficient.· Water can penetrate live parts causing electrical breakdown. · The electrical insulation is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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