EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “LED VILAGIT” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1789/18
Summary
The accessible wires have only basic insulation and the insulation for the LEDs is inadequate. As a consequence, accessible parts could become live and live parts become accessible, which could result in electric shock.The cable is too thin and not properly anchored. During normal use it could overheat, leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- LED VILAGIT · 185L LED fény
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 185 non-replaceable, white LED bulbs. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain. The chain is packed in a transparent plastic box with a colourful printed card inside.
What is the risk?
- The accessible wires have only basic insulation and the insulation for the LEDs is inadequate. As a consequence, accessible parts could become live and live parts become accessible, which could result in electric shock.The cable is too thin and not properly anchored. During normal use it could overheat, leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/05/2018
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