Christmas lighting chain
| Alert Number | 0296/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 4 770786 960039 |
| Model Number | Model No 7LK249; |
| Published | 14 March 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the nominal cross-section of the external and internal wirings, 0,09 mm2 and 0,047 mm2, is less than the ≥0,5 mm2 required by the Standard,- the cable failed to withstand the tensile test,- lampshades are loose in the lamp-holders.The product does not comply with 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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Chain of Christmas lights with 100 permanent contact bulbs. Technical characteristics: registered voltage -230V, registered wattage 117 W, rate protection IP20, mass – 0,23kg; The packaging consists of a cardboard box.