
Lighting chain
Unknown · 1) 144L RICE LIGHTS; 2) 324L RICE LIGHTS
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Hungary
Requirements breached
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and they can overheat. The wire ends are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges. The insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the lamps is inadequate. The product is recommended for outdoor use but is not protected against moisture. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Destruction of the product Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 8 June 2016
Product
- Description
- Lighting chain with 144 or 324 miniature lamps. Packaging: colorful cardboard box.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1650/16 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2016-050
- Published
- 6 December 2016
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