EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “LAMPKI CHOINKOWE LED” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03019/25
Summary
The cable lacks a cable strain relief and therefore is not properly anchored. Additionally, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Moreover, the structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs and the dimensions of the connection plug are incorrect. The product is not protected against moisture although it is recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the water could penetrate…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- LAMPKI CHOINKOWE LED · 100ML
- Barcode
- 8401501103016
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain consisting of 100 LEDs, a flashing unit, IP44 marking, a flat plug and a flat,stackable socket.
What is the risk?
- The cable lacks a cable strain relief and therefore is not properly anchored. Additionally, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Moreover, the structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs and the dimensions of the connection plug are incorrect. The product is not protected against moisture although it is recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/04/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/04/2025
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