EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain D8 “Luz de navidad uso interior y exterior 240 led luz amarillo” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02274/25
Summary
The diameter of the wire is too small, leading the product to overheat and catch fire. 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 — D8
- Brand
- D8
- Name / model
- Luz de navidad uso interior y exterior 240 led luz amarillo · 111802
- Barcode
- 8433331118021
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain equipped with 240 yellow LEDs and a transparent cable, measuring 18 m + 1 m, with an IP20 protection, 8 lighting modes, a rated voltage of 230 V, a rated frequency of 50 Hz, intended for indoor and outdoor use.
What is the risk?
- The diameter of the wire is too small, leading the product to overheat and catch fire. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/02/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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