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Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02541/24)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02541/24)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02541/24)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02541/24)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02541/24)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02541/24)

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored and there is no strain relief for the main connection lead. The product has inadequate insulation and is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product, or the user could consequently touch accessible 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 — Distributor (14/05/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (14/05/2024)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (14/05/2024)

Product description

Lighting chain with 210 non-replaceable yellow / white LEDs, a rectifier unit and a socket that allows expansion with additional members.

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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