EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “Happy Diwali LED Light 240L” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0981/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is less than the minimum requirement, and they could consequently overheat.- The wire ends are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.- The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are into contact with sharp edges. In case of damaging, the live metal parts become…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- Happy Diwali LED Light 240L · 240L
- Batch number(s)
- 6 332612 880881
- Category
- Lighting chains
- The lighting chain is made up of serial-parallel connected, non-replaceable, 240 pcs miniature lamps. The miniature lamps are red, yellow, green, and blue.The product can be operated with flashing switch and control unit (8 functions)Packaging: colorful cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is less than the minimum requirement, and they could consequently overheat.- The wire ends are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.- The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are into contact with sharp edges. In case of damaging, the live metal parts become accessible to the user.- The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required, therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during connection.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/11/2012
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