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2x2m 144LED Guirlande lumineuse décorative et colorée intérieur/extérieur light string — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 1, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 2x2m 144LED Guirlande lumineuse décorative et colorée intérieur/extérieur light string — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product is improperly designed, the electrical insulation is inadequate. The plug of the string lights is not protected against splashing water. The external conductors, the power cable and the casing of the LEDs have no additional insulation.. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor the European standards EN 60432-1, EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (17/11/2021)

Product description

Electric string lights 220V - 144 LEDs designed to be used indoors/outdoors, offering coloured lighting. Labelling: IP44 - CE marking - class II symbol. Product sold online, in particular via Rakuten France.

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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