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FAHI lighting chain with non-replaceable 100 leds "100l — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMay 4, 2012
Photo from the official notice: FAHI lighting chain with non-replaceable 100 leds "100l — 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 cross-sectional area of the wires is not sufficient and the wires can consequently overheat.·         The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. ·         The accessible wires have only basic insulation and if they come into contact with the sharp edges of the flashing switch and the control unit they could be damaged, resulting in live wires become accessible. ·         The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required and during connection the user may touch the pin of the plugs.·         The electric insulation is not sufficient.·         It is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product description

Lighting chain with serial-parallel connected, non-replaceable 100 LED lamps. The product can be operated with an 8-function flashing switch and control unit.

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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