Lighting chain — Photo: Safety Gate / notifying authority

Photo: Safety Gate / notifying authority

A12/03069/2314 December 2023

Lighting chain

Lighting chainsBurnsElectric shockFire

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Hungary

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What is the danger

The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could consequently overheat, leading to burns or fire. In addition, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. As a result, 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 nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 November 2023
Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 November 2023

Product

Description: Lighting chain with transparent plastic stars and snowflakes.
Packaging: Cardboard box
Model / type: LP35-11
Barcode: 6920232350114

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/03069/23 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2023-51
Published: 14 December 2023
Modified: 14 December 2023
Corrigendum: At the request of the notifying authority, notification A12/03047/23 has been updated with product' identification details and a measure was added.