Burns, Electric shock

Decorative branch – "Pre Lit Branch"

Bright Source Ltd
Decorative branch – "Pre Lit Branch"
Case number
0142/08
Category
Lighting chains
Type / Model
86846 8713608868461 MD5050601-70L (brown) ; 86846 8713608868461 MD5050601-70L (white).
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Country of origin
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Published
2008-02-08

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because: - the internal wiring of the pre-lit branch appears to have only single insulation; - a supplementary layer to provide double insulation is missing; - accessible metal parts: The single (basic) insulated wiring is in contact with the metal branches. Tips of some of the branches are accessible where the wrapping has not sufficiently covered the ends; - one of the submitted samples had burst into flame whilst in normal operation.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 and information to consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Decorative illuminated branch. AC mains operated. Approx 1 metre in length. Brown and white models available. Items supplied in clear plastic wrapper.