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LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS led lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockMay 13, 2022
Photo from the official notice: LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS led lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS led lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS led lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS led lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS led lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS led 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 cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small, the accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit and could be damaged and the cover of the flashing unit can be removed manually. In addition, the product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.The 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 — Retailer (14/04/2022)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (14/04/2022)

Product description

Portable reindeer shaped luminaire with LED lighting chain attached. The reindeer's head can be moved.

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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