EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Lighting chain — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01424/26
Summary
The product has inadequate insulation and there is insufficient protection against water. Additionally, the cross-sectional area of the electrical conductors is insufficient. Due to insufficient creepage distances, there is a risk of electrical breakdown between conductive parts. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- CL001-8, HLEDL 500
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Lighting chain with LED lights, intended for outdoor use.
What is the risk?
- The product has inadequate insulation and there is insufficient protection against water. Additionally, the cross-sectional area of the electrical conductors is insufficient. Due to insufficient creepage distances, there is a risk of electrical breakdown between conductive parts. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2026
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