
Lighting chain
Unknown · Happy Diwali Light 100L
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Hungary
Requirements breached
The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because: - The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is less than the minimum requirement, and they could consequently overheat. - The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing switch and control unit and the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. As a result, live metal parts could become accessible to the user. - The accessible wires have only basic insulation and come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. In case of damage, live metal parts become accessible to the user. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 21 November 2012
Product
- Description
- The lighting chain is made of 100 serial-parallel connected and non-replaceable miniature LEDs. The product can be operated by a flashing switch and control unit (8 functions). The product is packed in a colourful cardboard box.
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Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/0690/13 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2013-023
- Published
- 10 June 2013
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