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Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (INFO/00041/20)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsBurnsElectric shockFireMar 20, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (INFO/00041/20)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (INFO/00041/20)

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

Hazard

The cable is too thin. Consequently, it could overheat during use, leading to burns or causing a fire.Additionally, the cable is not properly anchored, its isolation is insufficient and the plug is too small allowing single pole insertion. Thereby, live parts could become accessible increasing the risk of the user receiving 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

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (11/12/2019)

Product description

Lighting chain with 50 non-replaceable, white miniature lamps.

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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