Electric shock, Fire

Lighting chain

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Lighting chainLighting chain
Case number
A12/1632/15
Category
Lighting chains
Type / Model
2MX1.5M/LED (on the product)
Batch
9 794102 576075
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2015-12-18

⚠️ 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 rectifier unit and the LEDs 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 insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the bulbs is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but 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: 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: 31/03/2015

Lighting chain with 210 white serial-parallel connected non-replaceable LED lamps. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.