EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chains “Vánoční osvětlení zvonky” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01935/24
Summary
The power supply is not securely anchored to the controller and sufficiently secured against pulling out, the mechanical strength of the controller is not sufficient, the cover can be easily removed from the controller by hand without the use of force or the use of a tool, at the point of connection of the power supply. This makes live parts accessible and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The…
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Product
Lighting chains
- Name / model
- Vánoční osvětlení zvonky · A3559-75751005
- Barcode
- 8597330035595
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with non-replaceable LED light sources, equipped with electronics for lighting effects with a switch.
What is the risk?
- The power supply is not securely anchored to the controller and sufficiently secured against pulling out, the mechanical strength of the controller is not sufficient, the cover can be easily removed from the controller by hand without the use of force or the use of a tool, at the point of connection of the power supply. This makes live parts accessible and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 16/05/2024
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