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Rope light — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 19, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Rope light — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Rope light — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

Live metal parts may become accessible when the user, following the instructions, makes the rope light. The assembled rope light is not protected properly against moisture. As a consequence, the user may get an electric shock. The rope light's pin contacts can overheat due to the insufficient electrical contact pressure and due to the insufficient electrical carrying capacity of the connection.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (27/09/2014)

Product description

Rope lighting chain with a "do-it-yourself" mains connector set for outdoor use. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with cardboard label.

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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