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Lighting chain DRF — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00016/20
Summary
The insulation between live parts and the accessible metal screw of the motor shaft is insufficient. Additionally, the power cord is not strongly attached to the product.Consequently, accessible parts might become live, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain — DRF
- Brand
- DRF
- Name / model
- 56486 (on the packaging)
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Closed LED lighting chain attached to reindeer-shaped frame. The reindeer's can move its head.
What is the risk?
- The insulation between live parts and the accessible metal screw of the motor shaft is insufficient. Additionally, the power cord is not strongly attached to the product.Consequently, accessible parts might become live, increasing the risk of the user receiving 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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