Electric shock, Fire

0624/06

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Case number
0624/06
Category
Lighting chains
Type / Model
200L
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2006-10-06

⚠️ Risk

+<b> electric shock because:</b>-it failed during the electric strength test - electric breakdown occurred;- the product is not protected against ingress of water, which is required for outdoor use;- the dimensions of the plug fitted to the ends of the lighting chain do not comply with the standard requirements.+<b> fire because:</b>- the cross section area of the core is less than required in the standard; - the lighting chain can be connected to other lighting chains.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Lighting chain (CEDAR) “JEGCSAPÉGÕ”.Description: Product consists of 200 non-replaceable incandescent lamps. An extension set is provided with the product mains supply plug + cable + swivel socket). Mains supply plug has inscription Y001; 2.5 A 250 V VDE and cable 22AWG; 105°C; SPT-C. Technical specifications: 230V 50Hz2V 0,068mA 27W Class II.