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Lighting chain "Nodding Reindeer" Argos/Homebase — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0274/12
Summary
null The nodding effect of the reindeer figure can cause the cable to rub which could compromise the insulation, leading to a risk of short circuit and therefore a risk of electric shock to the user if the product is handled in its damaged condition, particularly if the product is wet due to rain, ice or snow.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
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Product
Lighting chain "Nodding Reindeer" — Argos/Homebase
- Brand
- Argos/Homebase
- Name / model
- Barcode 5052226072908
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Outdoor reindeer figure with lights.
What is the risk?
- null The nodding effect of the reindeer figure can cause the cable to rub which could compromise the insulation, leading to a risk of short circuit and therefore a risk of electric shock to the user if the product is handled in its damaged condition, particularly if the product is wet due to rain, ice or snow.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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