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1) 144 LED VILÁGIT; 2) 184 LED VILÁGIT lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 9, 2016
Photo from the official notice: 1) 144 LED VILÁGIT; 2) 184 LED VILÁGIT lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 1) 144 LED VILÁGIT; 2) 184 LED VILÁGIT lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 1) 144 LED VILÁGIT; 2) 184 LED VILÁGIT lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 1) 144 LED VILÁGIT; 2) 184 LED VILÁGIT lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 1) 144 LED VILÁGIT; 2) 184 LED VILÁGIT lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 1) 144 LED VILÁGIT; 2) 184 LED VILÁGIT lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The socket of the extension lead enables single-pole insertion of a plug with the free remaining live pin accessible. The accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the control unit and could be damaged. The product is not protected against moisture yet is recommended for outdoor use.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 (08/06/2016)
  • Destruction of the product — Importer

Product description

Lighting chain with 140 (35 blue, 35 green, 35 yellow, 35 red) / 180 white serial-parallel connected non-replaceable LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain. Packaging: transparent plastic 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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