EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “2M x 1.5M/LED MERRY CHRISTMAS” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01610/21
Summary
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, 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.
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 2M x 1.5M/LED MERRY CHRISTMAS · XM-196-R-C-LN
- Barcode
- 6 902104 579038
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 195 non-replaceable, purple LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 22/10/2021
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