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Lighting chain - Luces de Navidad Estrella Jumbo — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 19, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cable does not pass the tensile test,- the power plug does not comply with standard IEC 60083,- the length of the cable between the plug and the first lamp, at 0.90 metres, is less than the 1.50 metres required,- the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections,- the cable incorporated in the chain has characteristics inferior to those specified in the standard and the nominal section of the conductors, at 0.04 mm², is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard.In addition, the lighting chain does not bear the relevant markings. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

This is a star with Christmas lights. The packaging is a red cardboard box carrying the statement: "10 Christmas lights jumbo star. With function control. For indoor use".

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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