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Five-pointed star lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireDec 25, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Five-pointed star lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Five-pointed star lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Five-pointed star lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Five-pointed star lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Five-pointed star 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 inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or 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

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

Product description

Curtain-shaped lighting chain with 138 non-replaceable colourful star-shaped LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.

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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