EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “180 8M+LED ICICLE LIGHT” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02418/24
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. 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…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 180 8M+LED ICICLE LIGHT
- Barcode
- 2019032831801
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 180 cold white, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows expansion with additional members.
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2024
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