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Zheng Da lighting chain - 100led — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 1, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because of: - insufficient insulation of LED diodes wires. The requirements are not met for double and reinforced insulation and it is possible for water to come into contact with live parts,- the mains plug type H03VVH2-F is not suitable for outdoor use, - the cross-section of internal wires is 0.125 mm2, which is less than the permitted value of 0.5 mm2, - the length of the cord is less than the permitted value of 1.5 m, - the product does not pass the electric strength test. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 55015.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Christmas lighting chain with small, non-exchangeable, transparent LED diodes, equipped with a flashing device. The product is packed in a blue cardboard box with a picture of Santa Clause on a sledge.

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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