Lighting chain — Photo: Safety Gate / notifying authority

Photo: Safety Gate / notifying authority

A12/03097/2319 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 accessible wires have inadequate insulation. 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 nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 July 2023
Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 July 2023

Product

Description: Decorative floor lamp (portable lamp) depicting a blooming tree, equipped with a decorative lighting string containing 72 non-replaceable LEDs (mixed colours of red, blue, green and white), recommended for outdoor and indoor use.
Packaging: Nylon packaging
Model / type: DC-72L-D; 72L
Barcode: 8595523035018

Original source

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

Alert number: A12/03097/23 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2023-51
Published: 19 December 2023
Modified: 19 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.