Christmas lighting chain with 150 lamps (Luces navidad malla 150 Bombillas)

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Christmas lighting chain with 150 lamps (Luces navidad malla 150 Bombillas)
Alert Number0031/08
BrandVIDAL
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRef. 0216868
Published18 January 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:the transformer is not compliant in respect of: - protection against adverse effects: the transformer did not pass the subsequent hygroscopic test,- it fails the test for electric strength between the active parts of the primary circuit and the active parts of the secondary circuit (double or reinforced insulation),- the transformer is classed according to the degree of protection against dust and moisture ingress as IP 20, whereas it should be IP 24 or higher,- the primary and the secondary circuits are not electrically separated;and because the luminaire is not compliant in respect of: - it is rated as Class II according to the kind of protection against electric shock, but it is Class III in view of its SELV supply,- the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections,- the wire does not pass the tensile test,- it does not pass the ball pressure test. 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): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Three-metre long lighting chain with 100 lamps that do not flash. The packaging is a red cardboard box with Christmas motifs and the statement 100% outdoor.

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