EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain DRF “LUCI DI NATALE 380 LED 30M” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00402/20
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fore. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause…
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Product
Lighting chain — DRF
- Brand
- DRF
- Name / model
- LUCI DI NATALE 380 LED 30M · 59231, 59232
- Barcode
- 8 068911 5923138 068911 592320
- Category
- Lighting chains
- The product consisting of a lighting chain with 372 non-replaceable colourful LED lamps and a detachable HF branded flashing unit (GP-SW2900C0209-IP44).
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fore. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/12/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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