EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain "180 LED Light" — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0246/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:· The cover of the flashing device does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can crack allowing water to reach live parts;· The cable is not properly attached to the flashing device;· The cross-sectional area of the internal wires is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European…
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Product
Lighting chain "180 LED Light"
- Batch number(s)
- 8057412074022
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Christmas lighting chain made from transparent plastic material with 180 yellow lights, equipped with a white programme switch device. Packed in a dark blue cardboard box with a picture of coloured lights.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:· The cover of the flashing device does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can crack allowing water to reach live parts;· The cable is not properly attached to the flashing device;· The cross-sectional area of the internal wires 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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