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Lighting decoration "Natal Clássico" for windows — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMar 14, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the product does not pass the tensile test resulting in shift and damage of conductors and access to the live parts, - the material of bulb holders fails the ball pressure and the glow wire tests,- the consumer is not informed sufficiently about basic technical data and possible risks,- the cross-section of the conductors is non-compliant, posing a risk of overheating and fire,- the product is not marked in accordance with the requirements of the standard.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market — Other

Product description

Lighting decoration for windows in the form of two candles with mistletoe sprigs and ribbon. It is comprised of 35 bulbs. Packaging: transparent plastic bag closed with a card marked "Natal Clássico Apenas Utilizar no Interior, 35 Luzes, Made in China, 220, 60 Hz, code and EAN code”. Data 220V was glued on, overlapping the data 110 V. Data on the fork: 2.5 A, 250V.

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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