
Lighting chain
MERRY CHRISTMAS
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Hungary
- Counterfeit
- No
What is the danger
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The structure of cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 26 February 2020
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 26 February 2020
Product
- Description
- Lighting chain with 100 non-replaceable, purple LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain. The product is recommended for outdoor use.
- Packaging
- Packaging: transparent plastic box with a red paper.
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/01168/20 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2020-34
- Published
- 19 August 2020
- Modified
- 21 August 2020
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