Get notified about product recalls

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk

was recalled on 2 December 2005 under EU Safety Gate alert 0621/05. Electric shock risk reported by Hungary. The voltage (220V) indicated on the package differs from the one used in Hungary (230V).

Photo of recalled product:
Alert Number0621/05
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published2 December 2005

Risk Description

The voltage (220V) indicated on the package differs from the one used in Hungary (230V). Flexible, single-insulated wire is applied between the plug and 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 13,5N. 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 ‘MULTI FUNCTION 100 RICE LIGHT’, the package with 100 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.

View on EU Safety Gate →

Related Recalls

More Lighting chains recalls