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Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/0433/13)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 12, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/0433/13)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/0433/13)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (A12/0433/13)

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:·        the lid of the control unit can be detached without tools and the basic insulated wire parts become accessible,·        the wire ends soldered to terminals of the control unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting,·        the accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges of the control unit,·        the electrical insulation of the light sources is not adequate,·        it is not protected against moisture, yet it is recommended for outdoor use.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product description

Lighting chain in the form of 5-pointed stars on a metal frame.

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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