EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain XING GUANG “LED EXTERIOR BLANCO” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01126/25
Summary
The diameter of the wire is too small, which could lead to heat being accumulated and cause the product to catch fire and/or cause burns to users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chain — XING GUANG
- Brand
- XING GUANG
- Name / model
- LED EXTERIOR BLANCO · 51001
- Barcode
- 6928586510017
- Category
- Lighting chains
- LED chain for outdoor use, 50 LEDs, length of 3.5 m + 1.5 m, rated voltage of 220 V AC, and rated frequency of 50 Hz.
What is the risk?
- The diameter of the wire is too small, which could lead to heat being accumulated and cause the product to catch fire and/or cause burns to users. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: 05/03/2025
- 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: 05/03/2025
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