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140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/1148/17)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireAug 25, 2017
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/1148/17)
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/1148/17)
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/1148/17)

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 soldered to the terminals of the flashing control unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and can come into contact with sharp edges. The insulation for the LEDs is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but 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 — Distributor
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (10/05/2017)

Product description

Lighting chain including serial-parallel connected non-replaceable 140 LED lamps. (35 blue, 35 green, 35 yellow, 35 red). AC 220V-240V, 50Hz Class 0. 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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