Electric shock, Fire

Lighting chain

Unknown
Lighting chainLighting chain
Case number
A12/0919/15
Category
Lighting chains
Type / Model
Unknown
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
Unknown
Published
2015-07-24

⚠️ Risk

null The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and to the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The wires can come into contact with the sharp edges of the control unit. The insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the bulbs is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture although recommended for outdoor use. The wires can overheat as they are too thin. 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: 31/03/2015

Lighting chain of 100 lights and a control unit. The colours of the lamps are blue, red, green and yellow. The products are supplied in a colourful cardboard box.