EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain Luz Europa “GUIRNALDA 11 COMBINACIONES” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01134/25
Summary
The diameter of the wire is too small, which could lead to heat being accumulated and cause the product to catch fire and/or cause burns to users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain — Luz Europa
- Brand
- Luz Europa
- Name / model
- GUIRNALDA 11 COMBINACIONES · 35007
- Barcode
- 6926661350077
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Electric garland with 100 lights, dimensions of 5 m + 1.5 m, IP44 protection, rated voltage of 31 V AC, rated frequency of 50 Hz, and rated power of 3 W.
What is the risk?
- The diameter of the wire is too small, which could lead to heat being accumulated and cause the product to catch fire and/or cause burns to users. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/03/2025
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