EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “Merry Christmas and LED 50CM” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01766/21
Summary
The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- Merry Christmas and LED 50CM
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with LED strips of white running light in 8 plastic icicles.
What is the risk?
- The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the 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: 01/12/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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