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Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02812/24)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 11, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02812/24)
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02812/24)
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02812/24)
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02812/24)
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/02812/24)

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored (missing cable strain relief). The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the connection plug do not comply with the specifications. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product or the user could 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (27/03/2024)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (27/03/2024)

Product description

Lighting chain with 180 white, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit and transparent electric wire.

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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