Magic Christmas. lighting chains. — electric shock risk

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- there is no supply cord anchorage in the controller – flasher,- there is no double-insulation cable in different colours, - the cross-sectional area of the wiring (0.2 mm2) does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European Standards (min. acceptable 0.5 mm2) (items 1 & 2), - the width of the plug base is 12.05 mm (min. acceptable 13.70 ± 0.70 mm) (items 1 & 2) - the distance between the pins of the plug is 17.07 for item 1 and 17.08 for item 2 (min. acceptable 18.00 – 19.20 mm), In addition the cable does not bear the required markings.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. Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

1. Green-coloured light chain with 300 multicoloured lights and green function controller, packed in blue box. For internal use. Technical characteristics: 230V, 50Hz, 2.5 A,2. Green-coloured light chain with 180 multicoloured lights and green function controller, packed in blue box. For internal use. Technical characteristics: 230V, 50Hz, 2.5 A.