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Lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk (0063/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireFeb 10, 2006

Hazard

The cross section area of the core applied between the lamp holders and the mains cable is less than required, the inlet of the flashing unit is not rounded (thus the cable may get damaged), the cord anchorage is missing and the construction of the plug is non-standardized. The plastic parts of the lamp holders do not have sufficient resistance to ignition, this may cause fire. This product does not comply with the LVD Directive and the European Standards.

Measures taken

  • Prohibition of sell and recall ordered by authority — Other

Product description

Lighting chains - unknown brand 1. plastic frame in the form of a star with 108 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit; type/model: 108 Polaris2. plastic frame in the form of a butterfly with 100 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit

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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