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Lighting chain CMI “Chain of mini fairy lights” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00061/22
Summary
Live parts can become accessible when the lamps are being replaced or if they break. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain — CMI
- Brand
- CMI
- Name / model
- Chain of mini fairy lights · DM-100L / Article Number 301819
- Barcode
- 4048123018195
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 100 replaceable, warm white miniature lamps.
What is the risk?
- Live parts can become accessible when the lamps are being replaced or if they break. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/02/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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