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140 LED lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 15, 2024
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED lighting chain — electric shock risk

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 structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The dimensions of the connection plug are inadequate. 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (19/04/2024)
  • Destruction of the product — Distributor (19/04/2024)

Product description

Lighting chain with 140 white, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows expansions with additional units.

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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