EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “140L LED LUZ DE NAVIDAD” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1209/16
Summary
null The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The design of the cord extension socket enables the single-pole insertion of a plug leaving the remaining live pin accessible. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting and could detach. The accessible basic insulated…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 140L LED LUZ DE NAVIDAD
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 140 LED lamps. Packaging: colourful cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The design of the cord extension socket enables the single-pole insertion of a plug leaving the remaining live pin accessible. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting and could detach. The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. The insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the bulbs is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/05/2016
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