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Microlampadas multifuncoes lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 8, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the supply cord have only basic insulation, - the conductors of the supply cord have a cross-section area of less than 0.5 mm²,- the lighting chains are not marked with the maximum rated wattage, - information contained in the instructions for use inform the user that the lighting chains can be used in both closed and open areas, which is misleading as they are obviously intended for use in closed areas only. 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 ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Lighting chain consisting of 140 miniature light bulbs (rice lights); coloured yellow, green, blue, red; provided with a control device for changing the lighting effects; with a rated voltage of complete chain 220 V marked on the packaging; plug with symbols 2.5А 250V, 50Hz. The packaging is a cardboard box in dark blue with tiny white spots and pictures of Santa Claus in a sledge. There are printed instructions in Bulgarian with the name and address of the importer.

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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