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Lighting chain “Multi function 180L rice light” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0802/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and the rice lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.- The accessible wires have only basic insulation and they come into contact with sharp edges of flashing switch and control unit. In case of damage, the live metal wires become accessible.- The dimensions of the plug are…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- Multi function 180L rice light · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 6 901022 235200
- Category
- Lighting chains
- A lighting chain with approximately 180 miniature lamps in red, yellow, green, and blue colours. Packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and the rice lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.- The accessible wires have only basic insulation and they come into contact with sharp edges of flashing switch and control unit. In case of damage, the live metal wires become accessible.- The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during connection.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/11/2012
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