EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain Tengda “180L GUIRNALDA” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01268/25
Summary
The live parts in the control device can be accessed since the connector cover is not securely fastened. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the cross-section of the cable is too small, hence heating up easily and creating a risk of fire and burns for the user. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain — Tengda
- Brand
- Tengda
- Name / model
- 180L GUIRNALDA · 33115
- Barcode
- 6926661331151
- Category
- Lighting chains
- LED lighting chain, measuring 1.4 to 1.5 m, containing 180 LEDs, and with rated voltage of 230 V.
What is the risk?
- The live parts in the control device can be accessed since the connector cover is not securely fastened. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the cross-section of the cable is too small, hence heating up easily and creating a risk of fire and burns for the user. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/01/2025
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