EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain MIMI “GUIRNALDA RED 160 L” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0863/17
Summary
null The cable is not protected against pulling, the connector cover is not securely fastened and the cable between the plug and the first light-socket is too small. As a consequence, live parts may become accessible. 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 — MIMI
- Brand
- MIMI
- Name / model
- GUIRNALDA RED 160 L · Item No HH-201071
- Batch number(s)
- 6882010515712
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 160 LED lights for indoor use. Packaged in a red cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The cable is not protected against pulling, the connector cover is not securely fastened and the cable between the plug and the first light-socket is too small. As a consequence, live parts may become accessible. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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