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140LED Karácsony égő lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireDec 25, 2020
Photo from the official notice: 140LED Karácsony égő lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140LED Karácsony égő lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140LED Karácsony égő lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140LED Karácsony égő lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140LED Karácsony égő lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140LED Karácsony égő 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 can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could detach or damage leaving live conductors accessible. Water penetration may cause an electric shock. The cable could overheat leading 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

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (06/11/2020)
  • Destruction of the product — Importer (06/11/2020)

Product description

Decorative lighting chain with 130 non-replaceable white LEDs and a control unit with 8 programs.

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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