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Lighting chain – garland of lights with 100 mini lights — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 1, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the luminaire is not sufficiently mechanically strong, in that it did not pass the spring-driven apparatus test, leaving live components accessible after the test,- 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 0.10 mm², is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard,- the cable does not pass the tensile test,- the length of the cable between the plug and the first bulb, at 0.70 metres, is less than the 1.50 metres required by the standard, - there is no guaranteed protection against direct access to live components,- in 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

Christmas garland with 100 coloured lights. The garland is packaged in a blue cardboard box with a photo of the garland and the statement: '100 mini lights 220V/240V'.

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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