Electric shock, Fire

Lighting chains

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Case number
A12/1610/16
Category
Lighting chains
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2016-12-09

⚠️ Risk

null The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the control unit and could be damaged. The insulation of the LEDs is inadequate.The product is not protected against moisture yet is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/06/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown

Lighting chains with 1) 280 or 2) 220 serial-parallel connected non-replaceable purple LED lamps. The product allows the connection of another lighting chain. It starts with a plug and ends in a socket outlet. Packaging: transparent plastic box.