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Světelný řetěz LED diody Sob lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 9, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Světelný řetěz LED diody Sob lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Světelný řetěz LED diody Sob lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Světelný řetěz LED diody Sob lighting chain — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The power cord of the electronic unit is not properly anchored. Consequently, it could easily tear, leaving live parts accessible. Additionally, the mechanical strength of the power unit is insufficient. Consequently, it could easily brake or be opened, leaving live parts accessible.The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598-2-20.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer

Product description

Christmas lighting chain, consisting of LED bulbs integrated in a white plastic frame depicting a reindeer. It is equipped with an electronic unit for lighting effects with a switch.

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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