Lighting chain

Requirements breached

The dimensions of the plug are too small and the wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the LED are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible, basic insulated, wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat and cause a fire. 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: 31 March 2016

Product

Description

The lighting chain includes 201 serial-parallel connected, non-replaceable, red LED lamps. The product can be operated with a flashing switch and control unit. It is supplied in a colourful cardboard box and plastic bag.

Brand

Blumagix / Orion

Model / type

BMCL-LSL20R200

Batch

5 998314 590094