Electric shock, Fire

Lighting chain

Blumagix / Orion
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Case number
A12/0684/16
Category
Lighting chains
Type / Model
BMCL-LSL20R200
Batch
5 998314 590094
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2016-06-03

⚠️ Risk

null The dimensions of the plug are too small and the wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the LED are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible, basic insulated, wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat and cause a fire. 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: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 31/03/2016

The lighting chain includes 201 serial-parallel connected, non-replaceable, red LED lamps. The product can be operated with a flashing switch and control unit. It is supplied in a colourful cardboard box and plastic bag.