EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “140 MUSIC LIGHTS” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1193/13
Summary
null The method of attachment of the wires is not sufficient. The insulation sheath thickness is not sufficient. The conductors in the wires are too thin.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 140 MUSIC LIGHTS · DTP8368
- Batch number(s)
- EAN:8713142406068
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with replaceable lamps and electronics for sound effects.
What is the risk?
- null The method of attachment of the wires is not sufficient. The insulation sheath thickness is not sufficient. The conductors in the wires are too thin.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant 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: 05/03/2013
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