EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain HENGDA “Hohe Leistung Lichtnetz” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00323/22
Summary
The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Furthermore, the cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. 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 nor with European standards EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-20, EN 61347-1, EN 60228.
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Product
Lighting chain — HENGDA
- Brand
- HENGDA
- Name / model
- Hohe Leistung Lichtnetz · HD-NT-4.5x1.6
- Category
- Lighting chains
- White lighting chain with a "curtain" effect, weighting 540 grammes. 230 V, 15w. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Furthermore, the cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. 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 nor with European standards EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-20, EN 61347-1, EN 60228.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/02/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 04/02/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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