EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain Royal “Ice Lights” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1652/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:· The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires can thus overheat.· The accessible wires have only basic insulation and if they are damaged the live conductors can become accessible.· The electrical insulation is not sufficient.· The dimensions of the socket-outlet are not as required and it is possible to…
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Product
Lighting chain — Royal
- Brand
- Royal
- Name / model
- Ice Lights · Model: MD.0508
- Batch number(s)
- 6 924524 300122
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 105 miniature lamps operating directly from the mains. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:· The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires can thus overheat.· The accessible wires have only basic insulation and if they are damaged the live conductors can become accessible.· The electrical insulation is not sufficient.· The dimensions of the socket-outlet are not as required and it is possible to insert a single pin of a plug leaving the other live pin accessible.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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