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100 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/0659/18)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMay 11, 2018
Photo from the official notice: 100 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/0659/18)

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. The cable is too thin. The product is not protected against moisture. The basic insulated cable could detach or damage leaving the live conductors accessible. Water penetration may cause an electric shock. The cable could 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
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (21/02/2018)

Product description

Lighting chain with 100 purple LED lamps intended for outdoor use. Packaging: 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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