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Lighting chain "Christmas Light" — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 10, 2012
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain "Christmas Light" — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:·         The cover of the flashing device does not have sufficient mechanical strength;·         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 in the form of a shooting star with 60 replaceable lamps (red, green, orange, blue) equipped with a programme switch. Packed in a transparent bag with a label.

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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