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Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/03097/23)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireDec 22, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/03097/23)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/03097/23)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/03097/23)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/03097/23)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/03097/23)

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 but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The water could penetrate the product or 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 with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (22/07/2023)
  • Destruction of the product — Distributor (22/07/2023)

Product description

Decorative floor lamp (portable lamp) depicting a blooming tree, equipped with a decorative lighting string containing 72 non-replaceable LEDs (mixed colours of red, blue, green and white), recommended for outdoor and indoor 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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