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Christmas lighting chain — electric shock risk (0309/08)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMar 14, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the nominal cross-section of the external and internal wirings 0.09 mm2 and 0.047 mm2, is less than the ≥0.5 mm2 required by the standard,- the cable failed to withstand the tensile test,- the lampshades are loose in the lamp-holders.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Chain of Christmas lights with 20 bulbs; Technical characteristics: registered voltage: 230V, registered wattage 31.2 W, rate protection IP20, mass – 0.15kg; The packaging consists of a plastic bag.

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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