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Lighting chain — electric shock risk (0490/09)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockApr 10, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the cover of the flashing device does not pass the hammer test, - the plug is non-compliant, - insulation is not sufficient, -the appropriate marking mentioning that the product is only for indoor use and the basic technical data are missing. 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

Christmas lighting chain with small, non-exchangeable, varicoloured bulbs, equipped with a flashing device. Packed in a blue cardboard box with winter landscape, the inscription "Christmas" and a picture of Santa Claus.

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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