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ANTE lighting chain - 60 luzes — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 31, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock since the diameter of the core of the internal and external wiring is less than required (15 mm² instead of 0.5 mm²), the wires are not properly fixed into the flashing unit, cord anchorage is missing, the cable inlets are not rounded and have sharp edges, the dimensions of the plug do not comply with the requirements.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 60598.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Lighting chain that includes 60 db series-parallel connected miniature lamps, covered with transparent rubber imitating a butterfly, a flashing unit, mains cable and a connecting plug. Main components: bipolar plug with inscription ("2.5 A 250 V~"), 2-core mains cable without inscription, 8-function flashing unit ("FLASHER CONTROL UNIT", "PRESS").

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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