was recalled on 2 December 2005 under EU Safety Gate alert 0618/05. Electric shock risk reported by Hungary. Flexible, single-insulated wire is applied between the plug and the flashing unit.
| Alert Number | 0618/05 |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 2 December 2005 |
Risk Description
Flexible, single-insulated wire is applied between the plug and the flashing unit. The cross-sectional area of the wire is <0,1 mm2.Flexible, single-insulated wire is applied between the flashing unit and the lamps insulated by heat shrink tube, soldered into the wire. The cross-sectional area of the wire is <0,1 mm2. The bushing of the flashing unit is not rounded off. The flexible wires soldered to the bushing are not supplied with conductor relief. The single-core wire comes off the soldering under force of 10,2N. The plug is not of standardized type.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Distribution of a product prohibited by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Lighting chain labelled on the package as follows: "Decorator Micro Light Set" with 140 pieces of not replaceable miniature lamps and with a flashing unit of 8 functions.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to .
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.