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Lighting chain RETLUX “Xmas lights” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00001/23
Summary
The power cable cross section area is too small. The device may overheat and cause fire. The plug is not resistant to heat and may deform because of high temperature leaving access to live parts. The user may get electrocuted. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 60598-2-20 and EN 60598-1.
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Product
Lighting chain — RETLUX
- Brand
- RETLUX
- Name / model
- Xmas lights · RXL 204
- Barcode
- 8590669223404
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain; 100 LED lights, 31V, 3,6W.
What is the risk?
- The power cable cross section area is too small. The device may overheat and cause fire. The plug is not resistant to heat and may deform because of high temperature leaving access to live parts. The user may get electrocuted. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 60598-2-20 and EN 60598-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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