EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “Světelný řetěz ve tvaru zvonků” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00989/23
Summary
The power supply is not securely anchored to the electronic unit and not sufficiently secured against pulling out. The mechanical strength of the electronic unit is insufficient, and its cover can be easily removed without the use of any tools, exposing live parts. A user could touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the…
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- Světelný řetěz ve tvaru zvonků · LX-01
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Christmas lighting chain in the shape of bells with non-replaceable LED light sources equipped with an electronic unit.
What is the risk?
- The power supply is not securely anchored to the electronic unit and not sufficiently secured against pulling out. The mechanical strength of the electronic unit is insufficient, and its cover can be easily removed without the use of any tools, exposing live parts. A user could touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the standard EN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 06/04/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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