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Lighting chains — electric shock risk (0639/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 6, 2006

Hazard

These products pose a risk of electric shock because:- the insulation of the wires does not meet the requirements of the standard;- the cross section area of the wires is less than required;- the wire inlets of the flashing unit are sharp, thus the wires can get damaged;- the wires are not fixed against loosening. These products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant EN standard 60598.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Lighting chains (CEDAR)“HÁLÓ MINIFÜZÉR ÉGŐ” Lighting chain with 160 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps + an 8-function flashing unit.Description: The lighting chain consists of 160 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit controls 4 parallel-connected circuits for flashing the non-replaceable light sources. Main parts of the lighting chain: bipolar plug with inscription: “CH 2.5 A 250 V~ TS-01 VDE”; flashing unit with inscriptions: “FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 220V AC 50HZ 0.83A PRESS” + names of functions. Technical specifications: 230V; 50Hz; 5 V; 0,068 mA; 55W; by appearance Class II, IP20

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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