Lighting chain

Requirements breached

The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and to the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The wires can come into contact with the sharp edges of the control unit. The electrical insulation of the light sources covering shrink tube is not sufficient. The product is not protected against moisture although recommended for outdoor use. The wires can overheat as they are too thin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
2. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 4 April 2015

Product

Description

Lighting chain with 100 miniature lamps. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.

Brand

Unknown

Model / type

CHM-240-R100CL (on the product); CHM-240-R100L (on the packaging)

Batch

6 908010 088015