EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain VERGIONIC “Lampki choinkowe” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01222/22
Summary
The cross-sectional area of the wires is too thin, the controller casing is not resistant to high temperatures leading to overheating, which can cause burns or fire. Furthermore, the device does not provide protection against access to live parts. Consequently, a user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN…
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Product
Lighting chain — VERGIONIC
- Brand
- VERGIONIC
- Name / model
- Lampki choinkowe · 2417#
- Barcode
- 5904238410158
- Category
- Lighting chains
- LED Lighting chain, 120 lights, indoor and outdoor use.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sectional area of the wires is too thin, the controller casing is not resistant to high temperatures leading to overheating, which can cause burns or fire. Furthermore, the device does not provide protection against access to live parts. Consequently, a user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/07/2022
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