
Lighting chain
Five-pointed star
- 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 the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or 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
- Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 6 November 2020
- Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 6 November 2020
Product
- Description
- Curtain-shaped lighting chain with 138 non-replaceable colourful star-shaped LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.
- Packaging
- Colourful cardboard box.
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/01916/20 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2020-52
- Published
- 23 December 2020
- Modified
- 23 December 2020
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