Christmas Lights

Electric shock, Fire Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Christmas Lights
Alert NumberA12/0534/13
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: YS-50L
Published3 May 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:·        The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is not sufficient and the wires could overheat.·        The wire ends soldered to terminals of the flashing unit and the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.·        The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit.·        The lampholder contacts are not protected against loosening and the live parts may become accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Product Description

Lighting chain with 50 replaceable miniature lamps in plastic lamp-holders, attached to a colourful paper sheet in the form of a shooting star. Packaged in a transparent plastic bag sealed with colourful paper.

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