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240L LED DECORATION LIGHTS lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireDec 13, 2024
Photo from the official notice: 240L LED DECORATION LIGHTS lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 240L LED DECORATION LIGHTS lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 240L LED DECORATION LIGHTS lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 240L LED DECORATION LIGHTS 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 and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. 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 (15/04/2024)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (15/04/2024)

Product description

Decorative lighting chain with 240 non-replaceable blue LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that enables expansion 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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