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Lighting chain – garland of lights in the form of a tube — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJan 25, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the cable incorporated in the chain has characteristics inferior to those of the standard cable specified in the standard and the nominal section of the conductors, at 0.30 mm², is less than the 0.75 mm² required by the standard, - the power plug does not comply with standard CEI 60083,- the length of the cable between the plug and the first bulb, at 1.00 metres, is less than the 1.50 metres required by the standard,- it not bearing the safety marks and instructions required by the standard.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

The product in question is a garland in the form of tube 10 metres long. The garland is packaged in a cardboard box bearing the statement: 10m light tube. May be bent into many shapes and designs. May be used for Christmas decoration, discos, gardens, restaurants and much more. Suitable for use indoors and outdoors. Multicoloured tube.

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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