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180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireDec 16, 2016
Photo from the official notice: 180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 180 RICE LIGHT lighting chain — 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 they can overheat. The wire ends are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges. The insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the lamps is inadequate. The product is recommended for outdoor use but is not protected against moisture.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 180 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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