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világító jégcsapok decorative light — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 20, 2018
Photo from the official notice: világító jégcsapok decorative light — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: világító jégcsapok decorative light — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: világító jégcsapok decorative light — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: világító jégcsapok decorative light — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored, accessible wires have only basic insulation and the cable is too thin. The basic insulated cable could detach or be damaged, leaving the live conductors accessible. This could lead to an electric shock. Moreover, 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 (02/05/2018)

Product description

Star-shaped decorative light with non-replaceable LEDs. The lights can flash alternately in green-red and blue-red. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with a self-adhesive label

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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