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Happy Diwali Light 100L lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0690/13)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockJun 14, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Happy Diwali Light 100L lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0690/13)
Photo from the official notice: Happy Diwali Light 100L lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0690/13)
Photo from the official notice: Happy Diwali Light 100L lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0690/13)

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:- The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is less than the minimum requirement, and they could consequently overheat.- The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing switch and control unit and the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. As a result, live metal parts could become accessible to the user.- The accessible wires have only basic insulation and come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. In case of damage, live metal parts become accessible to the user.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (21/11/2012)

Product description

The lighting chain is made of 100 serial-parallel connected and non-replaceable miniature LEDs. The product can be operated by a flashing switch and control unit (8 functions).The product is packed 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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