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Lighting chain — electric shock risk (0051/07)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 19, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is no guaranteed protection against direct access to live parts;- the characteristics of the lighting chain's cable do not match those specified in the standard, - the nominal cross-section of the conductors is 0,28mm², which is less than the 0,75mm² required by the standard;- the plug does not comply with standard;- the length of the cable between the plug and the first light-socket is 0,90 m, which is less than the 1,50m required by the standard;- it is not stated that the lighting chain must not be used unless all the gaskets are in place;- there is no mark of the degree of protection against dust and humidity on the lamp-holder or the cable or above a label attached to the cable.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority — Other

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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