Flexible Strip Light
| Alert Number | A12/02624/23 |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 November 2023 |
Risk Description
When disconnecting the connector, live parts are accessible. The termination of the chain does not have sufficient protection against contact with live parts, as the cover does not hold in place. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 05/09/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/09/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/09/2023
Product Description
A 10 m long white light chain, with a device for changing lighting modes ("mini controller"). The chain is not marked with any mandatory data or provided with a sleeve on which these data were indicated.