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Lighting by Havsö LED OUTDOOR STRING LIGHTS LED ljusslinga led lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockDec 16, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Lighting by Havsö LED OUTDOOR STRING LIGHTS LED ljusslinga led lighting chain — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product is foreseen for outdoor use but the end connector is not protected against water penetration, and water can reach live parts. Furthermore, live parts (metal thread parts of the lampholder) are accessible in the lamp cap when changing the lights, and the user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (01/11/2022)

Product description

IP44 black lighting chain with 10 LED bulbs, connectable to other chains, and with a large schuko plug. The product is advertised for outdoor use.

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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