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Lighting chain Somogyi Elektronic “Christmas Lighting by Somogyi” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1038/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The wire ends soldered to the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. · The accessible wires have only basic insulation. If the insulation is damaged, live metal parts become accessible. · The cover fixing screw joints of the rectifier unit do not have sufficient strength. During normal use the covering of the rectifier unit can open…
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Product
Lighting chain — Somogyi Elektronic
- Brand
- Somogyi Elektronic
- Name / model
- Christmas Lighting by Somogyi · Model: G 4150
- Batch number(s)
- 5 998312 766842
- Category
- Lighting chains
- The lighting chain includes serial connected, non-replaceable 50 LED lamps and a rectifier unit. The lights are attached to plastic icicle forms. Packaging: cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:· The wire ends soldered to the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. · The accessible wires have only basic insulation. If the insulation is damaged, live metal parts become accessible. · The cover fixing screw joints of the rectifier unit do not have sufficient strength. During normal use the covering of the rectifier unit can open and live parts become accessible. · It is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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