Christmas lighting chain
| Alert Number | 0312/07 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 1) 50 MINIATURE LIGHTS; 2) 100 MINIATURE LIGHTS (JUEGO DE LUCES DE NAVIDAD) |
| Published | 5 April 2007 |
Risk Description
There is a risk of electric shock and fire because the cross-sectional area and length of conductors as well as size of the plug outlet are not in compliance with Article 5 of standard EN 60598. As the parameters of the conductors do not comply with the European standard (they are thinner as laid down), there is a risk that during the use of the product the conductors can overheat and cause an electric shock. The bulb sockets are not made from self-extinguished material and fail to stand the needle flame test based on Article 13 of standard EN 60598. Therefore, there is a danger of spread of fire and electric shock in certain circumstances. This 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 recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown