EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain YS “Merry Christmas/ Lampki Choinkowe” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04082/25
Summary
The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs and the plug dimensions do not meet the required specifications. Furthermore, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts or water could penetrate…
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Product
Lighting chain — YS
- Brand
- YS
- Name / model
- Merry Christmas/ Lampki Choinkowe · 303W
- Barcode
- 8401501113039
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 200 cool white LED lights and a socket that allows extensions.
What is the risk?
- The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs and the plug dimensions do not meet the required specifications. Furthermore, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts or water could penetrate the product and cause an electric shock. 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/05/2025
- 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: 23/05/2025
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