LED strip

What is the danger

The rope light’s end cap may fall off, leaving live parts exposed. The connector between the rectifier and the rope is accessible. The product is advertised for outdoor use, while it is not sufficiently waterproof. The connecting cable may become eroded, exposing live parts. A user could touch these accessible live parts and suffer receive an electric shock.

Requirements breached

This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer

Product

Description

LED light strip with rectifier and EU flat plug, advertised for outdoor areas. The light strip can be ordered in different lengths. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay and Amazon (ASIN B0BRJZ2M4S)

Packaging

Supplied in a cardboard box. On the front there is a picture of the light strip and the manufacturer’s name.

Brand

H+H Leipzig

Model / type

COB-WW-02M (230V-COB-W), COB-WW-XXX

Barcode

4251707403731