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Lighting chain “Světelný řetěz LED diody Sob” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00978/21
Summary
The power cord of the electronic unit is not properly anchored. Consequently, it could easily tear, leaving live parts accessible. Additionally, the mechanical strength of the power unit is insufficient. Consequently, it could easily brake or be opened, leaving live parts accessible.The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- Světelný řetěz LED diody Sob · V8F50
- Barcode
- 2 019556 67885
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Christmas lighting chain, consisting of LED bulbs integrated in a white plastic frame depicting a reindeer. It is equipped with an electronic unit for lighting effects with a switch.
What is the risk?
- The power cord of the electronic unit is not properly anchored. Consequently, it could easily tear, leaving live parts accessible. Additionally, the mechanical strength of the power unit is insufficient. Consequently, it could easily brake or be opened, leaving live parts accessible.The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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