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LED Decorative Lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0772/19)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockMay 17, 2019
Photo from the official notice: LED Decorative Lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0772/19)
Photo from the official notice: LED Decorative Lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0772/19)
Photo from the official notice: LED Decorative Lights lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0772/19)

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

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The cable could overheat, burning the user. 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 (15/02/2019)

Product description

Lighting chain with 140 non-replaceable colourful LED lamps. 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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