EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “Luce Led 100L” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0440/13
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.- the wire ends soldered to terminals of the rectifying unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.-the accessible wires have only basic insulation and come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- Luce Led 100L · RIF:8993642
- Batch number(s)
- 8 536235 836425
- Category
- Lighting chains
- The lighting chain includes serial-parallel connected, non-replaceable white LED lamps (100 pcs) in a transparent plastic cover. The product is packed in a colourful 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.- the wire ends soldered to terminals of the rectifying unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.-the accessible wires have only basic insulation and come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. In case of damage, live metal parts become accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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