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RICE 100 Christmas Light lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireAug 21, 2015
Photo from the official notice: RICE 100 Christmas Light lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: RICE 100 Christmas Light lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: RICE 100 Christmas Light lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and to the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The wires can come into contact with the sharp edges of the control unit. The electrical insulation of the light sources covering shrink tube is not sufficient. The product is not protected against moisture although recommended for outdoor use. The wires can overheat as they are too thin. 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 (04/04/2015)

Product description

Lighting chain with 100 miniature lamps. Packaging: colourful 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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