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Lighting chain “MERRY CHRISTMAS 5M LED” — risk: choking, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00018/20
Summary
The accessible wires have insufficient insulation and the cable is too thin. As a consequence, the cable could get damaged, leaving the live conductors accessible and the user could receive an electric shock. The cable could also overheat, leading to a fire risk. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- MERRY CHRISTMAS 5M LED · M 500
- Barcode
- 5 799104 579011
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Icicle-shaped decorative lighting chain with non-replaceable LEDs. The product allows the connection of another lighting chain. The socket at the end of the power cord is sealed with an end cap.
What is the risk?
- The accessible wires have insufficient insulation and the cable is too thin. As a consequence, the cable could get damaged, leaving the live conductors accessible and the user could receive an electric shock. The cable could also overheat, leading to a fire risk. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 31/10/2019
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