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LED ICICLE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireApr 19, 2019
Photo from the official notice: LED ICICLE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LED ICICLE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LED ICICLE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LED ICICLE LIGHT lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. Consequently the cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.As a consequence, water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.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 (05/03/2019)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (05/03/2019)

Product description

Lighting chain with non-replaceable 100 or 200 LED lamps (depending on the model). The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain. It is sold in a 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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