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140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00317/22)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireFeb 25, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00317/22)
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00317/22)
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/00317/22)

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. 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 nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (08/02/2022)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (08/02/2022)

Product description

Lighting chain with non-replaceable, white 140 LED lamps.

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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