Electric shock, Fire

Lighting chain

HEART SHAPE LIGHT
Lighting chainLighting chain
Case number
0457/08
Category
Lighting chains
Type / Model
Type 60L
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇸🇰 Slovakia
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2008-05-09

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the cover of the regulator fails the mechanical test, - the regulatory device is not properly connected to the chain, - the chain cables have an insufficient cross-section of 0.05 mm² (minimum required by the standard is 0.50 mm²).The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of red paprikas with decorative green leaves. Includes a regulatory device with 8 functions, and is packed in a red cardboard box with pictures of a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Contains the following markings – "HEART SHAPE LIGHT", type 60L, CE mark, country of origin and warnings in foreign languages.