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Garland 100 LED bulbs lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 15, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Garland 100 LED bulbs lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Garland 100 LED bulbs lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Garland 100 LED bulbs lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Garland 100 LED bulbs lighting chain — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored, the conductors in the wires are too thin, and the distance between the plug and the first lamp or lampholder is too short. Furthermore, the control device cap can be easily removed. A user could consequently touch live parts and receive 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (05/04/2022)

Product description

Rated voltage 230 - 250 V, rated power 6 W, lamp type LED, number of lamps 100 pcs, electric shock protection class - II, garland type - non-replaceable lamps, IP protection according to IEC 60529 - IP44. Product 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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