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Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk

100 led lights was recalled on 1 March 2013 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0239/13. Electric shock risk reported by Slovenia. There is a risk of touching live parts because:- it is easy to pull the wires from the lamp-holders,- the cable insulation is not sufficient and could break- it is easy to pull the cable from the control unit or the plug,- the housing of the control unit has low mechanical strength and could break.

Photo of recalled product: 100 led lights
Alert NumberA12/0239/13
BrandETTS Germany
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovenia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEK-04
Published1 March 2013

Risk Description

There is a risk of touching live parts because:- it is easy to pull the wires from the lamp-holders,- the cable insulation is not sufficient and could break- it is easy to pull the cable from the control unit or the plug,- the housing of the control unit has low mechanical strength and could break.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product Description

Lighting chain with one hundred LED lights with cardboard packaging.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to 100 led lights.

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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