EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain Best “240 Rice Lights” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0480/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:· The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and they can overheat.· The wire ends are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.· The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges.· The electrical insulation is not sufficient.· The product is recommended for outdoor use but…
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Product
Lighting chain — Best
- Brand
- Best
- Name / model
- 240 Rice Lights · ZJ-240L
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 240 miniature lamps. The miniature lamps are red, yellow, green and blue. Packaging: a colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:· The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and they can overheat.· The wire ends are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.· The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges.· The electrical insulation is not sufficient.· The product is recommended for outdoor use but is not protected against moisture.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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