Lighting chain TOFUDA “TOFUDA, 140 B-W” — risk: electric shock, fire

Product

Lighting chain — TOFUDA

Brand

TOFUDA

Name / model

TOFUDA, 140 B-W · 140 B-W, 54533, EK-04

Barcode

90057815453381

Category

Lighting chains

• LED lighting chain with 8 programs mini controller.

What is the risk?

• The product's mains cable lacks the appropriate insulation and is insufficiently anchored. The cover of controller could be easily opened without any tools. The dielectric strength is insufficient. As a result, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. Moreover, the cables are too thin and could overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-2-20 and EN 60598-1.

Measures taken

• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
• Date of entry into force: 15/02/2023
• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• Date of entry into force: 15/02/2023
• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
• Date of entry into force: 15/02/2023

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