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Lighting chain "180 LED Light" — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireFeb 10, 2012
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain "180 LED Light" — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain "180 LED Light" — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:·         The cover of the flashing device does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can crack allowing water to reach live parts;·         The cable is not properly attached to the flashing device;·         The cross-sectional area of the internal wires is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product description

Christmas lighting chain made from transparent plastic material with 180 yellow lights, equipped with a white programme switch device. Packed in a dark blue cardboard box with a picture of coloured lights.

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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