EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “140 LED” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03149/24
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored (missing cable strain relief). The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The dimensions of the connection plug are inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 140 LED · XL-140 LED
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 140 white, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows expansions with additional units.
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored (missing cable strain relief). The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The dimensions of the connection plug are inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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