GLOD type 1, GLOD type 4, GLOD type 6
GLOD type 1, GLOD type 4, GLOD type 6 was recalled on 3 November 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/02622/23. Electric shock risk reported by Slovakia. The product is improperly designed and not adequately protected against electric shock.
| Alert Number | A12/02622/23 |
| Brand | GLOD |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 33420124002382 3342012400241633420124002434 |
| Model Number | 0000303860, 0000303864, 0000303868 |
| Published | 3 November 2023 |
Risk Description
The product is improperly designed and not adequately protected against electric shock. 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Lighting chains of white colour with LED bulbs in various shapes such as stars, moon and stars and asterisks. The chains are not marked with mandatory data or provided with a sleeve on which this data would be indicated. Product sold online.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to GLOD type 1, GLOD type 4, GLOD type 6.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.