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ICICLE LIGHTS 180 lighting chain – christmas lights — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireAug 7, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the lack of cord anchorage protecting against pulling and twisting force, - the connections are not properly fixed and live parts may be accessible, - the insulation of the mains cable is only single insulated and thus flashover may occur,- there is no protection against ingress of moisture, - the cross section area of the core is less than required. 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

The lighting chain includes 180 series-parallel-connected non-replaceable miniature lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit operates the four parallel circuits of the lamps. Main components: „XINGDA XD-01 2.5 A 250 V~ VDE, KEMA” mains plug; „EK-04, PRESS, ETS EMC LVD IP44” 8-function flashing unit; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: F-mark, Class II.

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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