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Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line) lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireFeb 10, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line) lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line) lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line) lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line) lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line) 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, is too thin and could consequently overheat, leading to burns or fire. In addition, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. A user could touch accessible live parts, which can 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (18/01/2023)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (18/01/2023)

Product description

Lighting icicle-shaped chain with 125 non-replaceable colourful LED lamps, 6.5 meters long.The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection to 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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