EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “180 RICE LIGHT” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00715/20
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 180 RICE LIGHT · N017-180M110
- Barcode
- 9 797105 579135
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 178 colourful, non-replaceable miniature lamps.
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/02/2020
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