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CHRISTMAS lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMay 16, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the cover of the regulator fails the mechanical test, the regulatory devices are not properly connected to the chain;- the chain cables have an insufficient cross-section of 0.06 mm² (minimum required by the standard is 0.50 mm²) and insufficient length and fork of network plug;- there are no labels, the basic technical data and safety warnings are missing.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the distributor — Other

Product description

1) Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of balls, equipped with a regulatory device with 8 functions.2) Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of flowers, equipped with a regulatory device with 8 functions.Packaging: a cardboard box with a picture of Santa Claus and marking “Christmas”.

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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