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Electric shock, Fire, Injuries Lighting chains Serious risk

was recalled on 2 December 2005 under EU Safety Gate alert 0622/05. Electric shock, Fire, Injuries risk reported by Hungary. The voltage (120V, 220V) indicated on the package and also on the plug differs from the one used in Hungary (230V).

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Alert Number0622/05
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire, Injuries
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published2 December 2005

Risk Description

The voltage (120V, 220V) indicated on the package and also on the plug differs from the one used in Hungary (230V). The cross-sectional area of the twisted conductors of the cord between the connecting cords and the lamp holder is less than 0,1mm2.The plug can be taken apart without using a tool. The connecting pins can be screwed off the plug by hand. The twisted conductors have been screwed on the pins of the plug. The wire connected to the lamp holder comes off the lamp holder under force of 14,2N. During the fire test and the needle flame test for 10 seconds on the material of the lamp holders the fire did not stop burning within 30 seconds and the falling fire drops burnt the paper placed underneath the sample (distance: 200 mm+- 5 mm).

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

"100 Miniature Lights" lighting chain with 100 pieces of small plug-in lamps.Type/number of model: -/MU-10004. The lighting chain consists of 100 pieces of lamps. In order to flash the lighting chain 3 bimetal lamps are used. Weight: approximately 0,21 kg Package.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock, fire, injuries 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.

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