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Merry Christmas 100 LED Christ- mas lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireJan 28, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 100 LED Christ- mas lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 100 LED Christ- mas lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 100 LED Christ- mas lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 100 LED Christ- mas lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 100 LED Christ- mas lights 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 product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. 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 European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (03/01/2022)
  • Destruction of the product — Distributor (22/12/2021)

Product description

Lighting chain with non-replaceable, colourful 100 LED lamps and with controller unit of 8 program

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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