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Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0207/13)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockFireFeb 15, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0207/13)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0207/13)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0207/13)

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of burns, electric shock and fire because:- The cross-section area of the external wires is not sufficient and the wires could consequently overheat.- The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting and live metal parts could consequently become accessible.- The insulation resistance is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other

Product description

Lighting chain with 500 miniature lamps 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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