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Lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk (0057/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireFeb 10, 2006

Hazard

The cross section area of the conductor is less than required, the insulation is of poor quality and the construction of the plug is non-standardized. The plastic parts of the lamp holders do not have sufficient resistance to ignition therefore they may cause fire. These products do not comply with the LVD Directive and the European Standards.

Measures taken

  • Recall ordered by authority — Other

Product description

Lighting chains plastic frame forming different figures: 1. Star with 132 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit; 2. Heart with 100 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit; 3. Ball with 96 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit; 4. Santa Claus with 50 series-connected replaceable incandescent lamps; 5. Snowman with 35 series-connected replaceable incandescent lamps.Type/model: Unknown.

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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