Lighting chains

Requirements breached

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - The dimensions of the wires are less than required and therefore the wires could overheat; -The insulation resistance is not sufficient therefor the user may touch live parts during connection and may get electric shock; The lamps in the lampholders may be easily rotated and the heat and flame resistance of the plastic of lampholders is not sufficient thus the product may cause burns. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 25 May 2013
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

The hangable lighting chain, which includes 35 replaceable miniature lamps fixed to a plastic frame, is attached to a colorful paper sheet in the form of a Santa Claus. The lighting chain includes serial connected 34 pcs miniature lamps with resistor bridge and one bi-metal lamp. Main parts of the

Brand

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Model / type

HJ-35L/1F

Batch

7 058235 680118