EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain "RICH Fényfüzér" Ante — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0757/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the cross-section area of the external wires is less than required;- the wire ends soldered to terminals of flashing control unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting;- the accessible wires have only basic insulation;- the insulation resistance is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the…
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Product
Lighting chain "RICH Fényfüzér" — Ante
- Brand
- Ante
- Name / model
- DCH
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 181 miniature lamps. Packaged in cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the cross-section area of the external wires is less than required;- the wire ends soldered to terminals of flashing control unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting;- the accessible wires have only basic insulation;- the insulation resistance is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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