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Lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk (0622/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireInjuriesDec 2, 2005

Hazard

The voltage (120V, 220V) indicated on the package and also on the plug differs from the one used in Hungary (230V). The cross-sectional area of the twisted conductors of the cord between the connecting cords and the lamp holder is less than 0,1mm2.The plug can be taken apart without using a tool. The connecting pins can be screwed off the plug by hand. The twisted conductors have been screwed on the pins of the plug. The wire connected to the lamp holder comes off the lamp holder under force of 14,2N. During the fire test and the needle flame test for 10 seconds on the material of the lamp holders the fire did not stop burning within 30 seconds and the falling fire drops burnt the paper placed underneath the sample (distance: 200 mm+- 5 mm).

Measures taken

  • Distribution of a product prohibited by the authority — Other

Product description

"100 Miniature Lights" lighting chain with 100 pieces of small plug-in lamps.Type/number of model: -/MU-10004. The lighting chain consists of 100 pieces of lamps. In order to flash the lighting chain 3 bimetal lamps are used. Weight: approximately 0,21 kg Package.

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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