EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “LED Vánoční osvětlení” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00991/23
Summary
The cover of the electronic unit can be easily removed, exposing live parts. Moreover, the power supply cable is not securely anchored to the electronic unit and sufficiently secured against pulling out, and the mechanical strength of the electronic unit is not sufficient. A user may touch exposed live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- LED Vánoční osvětlení · SD887-896
- Barcode
- 1050864000004
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain (Christmas lighting) in the shape of a snowman with a crutch intended for indoor use only, with replaceable LED light sources and electronic unit. The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- The cover of the electronic unit can be easily removed, exposing live parts. Moreover, the power supply cable is not securely anchored to the electronic unit and sufficiently secured against pulling out, and the mechanical strength of the electronic unit is not sufficient. A user may touch exposed 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 ΕN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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