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S&W Christmas tree / mű karácsonyfa lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00589/20)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireApr 17, 2020
Photo from the official notice: S&W Christmas tree / mű karácsonyfa lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00589/20)
Photo from the official notice: S&W Christmas tree / mű karácsonyfa lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00589/20)
Photo from the official notice: S&W Christmas tree / mű karácsonyfa lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00589/20)

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

Hazard

The cables are not properly anchored, too thin and lack an adequate insulation. Additionally, the dimensions and insulation of the mains plug are inappropriate. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the cables could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (18/02/2020)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (18/02/2020)

Product description

Tree shaped decorative lamp with 24 red/blue LEDs. The LEDs have white and pink spherical shades.

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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