Christmas LED light 8 MultiFunction

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock for the following reasons. Firstly, the dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. Secondly, the wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. Thirdly, the accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. Finally, the insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the lamps is inadequate. Moreover, the cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 31/03/2016

Product Description

The lighting chain includes serial-parallel connected non-replaceable 100 pcs LED lamps (25 green, 25 yellow, 25 blue, 25 red)The product can be operated with flashing switch and control unit. Technical specifications: 220 V, 10 m, 100 LEDPackaging: colourful cardboard box and plastic bag. Ins

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock, fire hazard related to Christmas LED light 8 MultiFunction.