EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain DFR S.R.L. “Luci di Natale 100 led/Luce mantello 192 led/Luci di natale 280 led” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01778/21
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts. As a result, it may cause an electric shock or fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60598.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Lighting chain — DFR S.R.L.
- Brand
- DFR S.R.L.
- Name / model
- Luci di Natale 100 led/Luce mantello 192 led/Luci di natale 280 led
- Barcode
- 8068911589610
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Light chains containing 100, 192 and 280 LED lights, respectively, with light shows.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts. As a result, it may cause an electric shock or fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/10/2021
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗