EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain e-ville “LED Lighting chain” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0121/19
Summary
Water penetration is possible as the product is not protected against moisture. As a consequence, users could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61347.
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Product
Lighting chain — e-ville
- Brand
- e-ville
- Name / model
- LED Lighting chain · Pakkaus / Package: P43583652. Ohjainlaite / Control unit: EK-04
- Category
- Lighting chains
- LED Lighting chain, sold in a transparent package.
What is the risk?
- Water penetration is possible as the product is not protected against moisture. As a consequence, users could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61347.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/10/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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