EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chains F&F “160 LED TENDA MANTELLO 2M X 80 CM” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00439/20
Summary
The cross-sectional area of the wires is too small and they can overheat, leading to burns or to a fire. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Product
Lighting chains — F&F
- Brand
- F&F
- Name / model
- 160 LED TENDA MANTELLO 2M X 80 CM · 160 LED TENDA MANTELLO 2M X 80 CM: ART 65134, 240L LED TENDA A PIOGGIA: ART 64288, 378L LA LUCE NEL CORRIDOIO: ART 64300, 64298, 64299
- Barcode
- 8 058603 642983 (Art. 64298)8 058603 642884 (Art. 64288)8 05
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Mesh-shaped lighting chain with 160 non-replaceable white LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.
What is the risk?
- The cross-sectional area of the wires is too small and they can overheat, leading to burns or to a fire. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2019
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