Christmas lighting chain
| Alert Number | 0309/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model No 7LK268; bar code: 3 302224 566612 |
| 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,- the 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 20 bulbs; Technical characteristics: registered voltage: 230V, registered wattage 31.2 W, rate protection IP20, mass – 0.15kg; The packaging consists of a plastic bag.