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LED Decorative Lights lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/0945/18)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 13, 2018
Photo from the official notice: LED Decorative Lights lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/0945/18)
Photo from the official notice: LED Decorative Lights lighting chain — electric shock & fire risk (A12/0945/18)

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. As a consequence, the cable could detach or be damaged, leaving the live parts accessible. It 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
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (24/05/2018)

Product description

Lighting chain with 140 non-replaceable LED lamps (42 white, 28 red, 41 blue, 29 green). The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain. 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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