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188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireMar 4, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY 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 despite being recommended for outdoor use (water could penetrate the product). The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. 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 the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (07/01/2022)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (07/01/2022)

Product description

Icicle-like lighting chain with 188 non-replaceable, white LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.

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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