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MERRY CHRISTMAS 5M LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsChokingElectric shockFeb 7, 2020
Photo from the official notice: MERRY CHRISTMAS 5M LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: MERRY CHRISTMAS 5M LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: MERRY CHRISTMAS 5M LED lighting chain — choking & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The accessible wires have insufficient insulation and the cable is too thin. As a consequence, the cable could get damaged, leaving the live conductors accessible and the user could receive an electric shock. The cable could also overheat, leading to a fire risk. 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

Icicle-shaped decorative lighting chain with non-replaceable 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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