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Vánocní Dekorace; Svítící Retez 5,5 m zvonky lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMay 15, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Vánocní Dekorace; Svítící Retez 5,5 m zvonky lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Vánocní Dekorace; Svítící Retez 5,5 m zvonky lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Vánocní Dekorace; Svítící Retez 5,5 m zvonky lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The mechanical strength of the flashing unit is not sufficient which could lead to the user being able to access live parts. The cross-sectional area of the conductors in the cable is too small and the cables could overheat causing the product to catch fire.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
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other

Product description

Lighting chain with 36 LED lights in the shape of bells, length 5,5m. Product packed in a cardboard box. Safety warnings in seven languages, name of the product in six languages.

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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