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180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireMay 15, 2020
Photo from the official notice: 180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (07/02/2020)

Product description

Lighting chain with 178 colourful, non-replaceable 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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