EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Lighting chain GINMA “500 Led” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01240/25
Summary
The cross-sections of the conductors are insufficient. This can cause overheating and reduce the robustness of the product. Moreover, in the event of a short circuit, live parts can become accessible leading to electrocution or causing a 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 — GINMA
- Brand
- GINMA
- Name / model
- 500 Led · XN - 8123, XN - 8124
- Batch number(s)
- 05/2022
- Barcode
- 80572065812318057206581248
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Lighting chain for indoor use.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sections of the conductors are insufficient. This can cause overheating and reduce the robustness of the product. Moreover, in the event of a short circuit, live parts can become accessible leading to electrocution or causing a 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2022
- 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: 20/12/2022
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