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Lighting chains - 35L Tree mesh window Light and 35L Santa and Sleigh window light — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 25, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cover on the chaser/sequence box can be removed without the aid of a tool giving access to live parts,- the fuse did not comply with the dimensional requirements, - the lamp holder contacts failed the security test; a force of less than 3N caused the contacts to be completely removed from the lampholder,- the set was wired with a nominal 1.5m between the plug and the first lamp with a flasher unit fixed at 87mm from the plug,- the lighting chain was not marked with an indication of the class of insulation or the voltage of the bulbs fitted no indication of the wattage of the lighting chain and inadequate instructions for use. The 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 authorities — Other

Product description

Lighting chain comprising of 35 lights contained within mesh silhouette housing in Christmas Tree design or Santa and Sleigh design. Product supplied rectangular cardboard box, blue, purple and green in colour.

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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