EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “50L LED Flower Ball 2W Multi” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0590/17
Summary
null The product is presented as being suitable for outdoor use but water can get into the device causing the risk of an electrical short circuit and fire. The product's insulation is also insufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- 50L LED Flower Ball 2W Multi
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 5900955460018
- Category
- Lighting chains
- LED lights in the shape of a ball, with eight functions. Specification: 220-240 V, 50Hz. Packed in a cardboard box with the inscription "Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"). According to information on the packaging, the product is intended for indoor and outdoor use.
What is the risk?
- null The product is presented as being suitable for outdoor use but water can get into the device causing the risk of an electrical short circuit and fire. The product's insulation is also insufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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