EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chains A.I.&E. “1. 192 LED VILÁGIT (192 Led light), 2. Lighting chain 192 LED” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1401/13
Summary
null The products pose a risk of electric shock because: - The cross-section area of the external and internal wires is not sufficient and the wires could consequently overheat.- The mechanical strength of the flashing unit is not sufficient and its cover can be fragmented, resulting in accessible live parts. - The dimensions of the plug are insufficient therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during…
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Product
Lighting chains — A.I.&E.
- Brand
- A.I.&E.
- Name / model
- 1. 192 LED VILÁGIT (192 Led light), 2. Lighting chain 192 LED · Model N°:1. XN-7232. XN-724
- Batch number(s)
- Batch n°: 354203,Barcode: 5 998791 197236;5 998791 197243
- Category
- Lighting chains
- The lighting chains include serial-parallel connected non-replaceable, 192, blue LED lamps in the first model and red lights in the second. The products can be operated with flashing switch and control unit (8 functions). The main parts of the lighting chains are: two-pin plug ("2.5A 250V"); bipolar
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a risk of electric shock because: - The cross-section area of the external and internal wires is not sufficient and the wires could consequently overheat.- The mechanical strength of the flashing unit is not sufficient and its cover can be fragmented, resulting in accessible live parts. - The dimensions of the plug are insufficient therefore the user may touch the pin of the plug during connection.-The structure of the swinging socket outlet enables single-pole insertion of plugs and the live parts of the free remaining pin are accessible.- The decorative lighting chain is not protected against moisture, yet it is recommended for outdoor use.The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/06/2013
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