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140 RICE LIGHTS lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireApr 17, 2015
Photo from the official notice: 140 RICE LIGHTS lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 RICE LIGHTS lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The flashing unit does not have sufficient mechanical strength and could break exposing live parts. The insulation material of the flashing unit is flammable and the cross-sectional are of the conductors in the cable is too small.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other

Product description

Lighting chain with 140 LED lights in various colours. Product packed in a blue and white cardboard box.

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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