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lampki ozdobne lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireJun 25, 2021
Photo from the official notice: lampki ozdobne lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: lampki ozdobne lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: lampki ozdobne lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: lampki ozdobne 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 dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (27/05/2021)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (27/05/2021)

Product description

Icicle-shaped lighting chain with 500 non-replaceable, white LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain. The product is sold online.

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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