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Flicker device for lighting chains "Intermittenza" — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireNov 25, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Flicker device for lighting chains "Intermittenza" — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Flicker device for lighting chains "Intermittenza" — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because of the lack of shutters on the connections. Furthermore, the product overheats during use which could lead to a fire.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

Product description

Flicker device for lighting chains: the product consists of 2 metallic strips which intermittently make contact producing a flickering effect in the lighting chain. On the back of the product is written: "Intermittenza, Made in Italy", 220 V (Voltage rating), Min 15W (Minimum power rating), Max 100W

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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