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500CM LED Merry Christmas lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireApr 27, 2018
Photo from the official notice: 500CM LED Merry Christmas lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 500CM LED Merry Christmas lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 500CM LED Merry Christmas lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 500CM LED Merry Christmas lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored, the accessible wires have only basic insulation and the cable is too thin. The basic insulated cable could detach or get damaged, leaving the live conductors accessible and, as a result, the user could receive an electric shock. The cable could also overheat, leading to a fire.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
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (28/02/2018)

Product description

Lighting chain with 146 serial connected, non-replaceable LED lamps. The product allows the connection of another lighting chain. Packaging: transparent plastic 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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