EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain Realm “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1650/12
Summary
null Live metal parts may become accessible because:· the wire ends soldered to terminals of the flashing switch and control unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting;· the insulation of the wiring is not suitable;· accessible wires are in contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard…
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Product
Lighting chain — Realm
- Brand
- Realm
- Name / model
- Unknown · Type: XY-LED-100L-230V
- Batch number(s)
- 8 101312 311005
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with non-replaceable LED lamps and a flashing switch and control unit. Packaging: cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null Live metal parts may become accessible because:· the wire ends soldered to terminals of the flashing switch and control unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting;· the insulation of the wiring is not suitable;· accessible wires are in contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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