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Merry Christmas! 100 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas! 100 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas! 100 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas! 100 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas! 100 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Merry Christmas! 100 RICE LIGHT 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) and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Moreover, 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, 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 (23/04/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (23/04/2024)

Product description

Decorative lighting chain with 96 coloured (yellow, green, red and blue) non-replaceable miniature light bulbs and a flashing unit.

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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