Royal lighting chain — electric shock risk (1127/08)

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - there is only basic insulation on the soldered connections of the light sources, - the cross-section area of the core is less than required, - the wires broke when cord anchorage was checked. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Lighting chain with 100 miniature, non-replaceable, incandescent lamps and an 8-function flashing unit.The flashing unit controls the four parallel circuits. Main parts of the luminaire: mains plug with inscription: "B, 2,5 A 250 V"; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC PRESS. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 63 W, 9V; 0,07A; Class II, F-mark.