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MERRY CHRISTMAS 3M x 3M/LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsChokingElectric shockFeb 7, 2020
Photo from the official notice: MERRY CHRISTMAS 3M x 3M/LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: MERRY CHRISTMAS 3M x 3M/LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: MERRY CHRISTMAS 3M x 3M/LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: MERRY CHRISTMAS 3M x 3M/LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The cable is too thin. The cable could overheat leading to a fire. The accessible wires have only basic insulation. The cable could become damaged leaving the live conductors accessible. As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (31/10/2019)

Product description

Curtain-shaped decorative lighting chain with non-replaceable white LEDs. The product allows the connection of another lighting chain. The socket at the end of the power cord is sealed with an end cap.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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