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Guirlande lumineuse rideau à lumière 600 LED, 6m x 3 m, usage extérieur et intérieur pour fêtes

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk

Guirlande lumineuse rideau à lumière 600 LED, 6m x 3 m, usage extérieur et intérieur pour fêtes was recalled on 4 February 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00221/22. Electric shock risk reported by France. The product is not protected against moisture, and the feed cable, the external conductors and the LED envelope do not have an adequate insulation.

Photo of recalled product: Guirlande lumineuse rideau à lumière 600 LED, 6m x 3 m, usage extérieur et intérieur pour fêtes
Alert NumberA12/00221/22
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEK-04
Published4 February 2022

Risk Description

The product is not protected against moisture, and the feed cable, the external conductors and the LED envelope do not have an adequate insulation. Furthermore, the feed cable and the single-core cables are not properly anchored. Live parts can be accessed and a user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the European standards EN 60598-2-20 and EN 60598-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Electric lighting chain, 6 m x 3 m, giving a ‘curtain’ effect. The following appears on the device: EK-04/Class II symbol/IP44 and CE mark. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/32647491494.html).

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Guirlande lumineuse rideau à lumière 600 LED, 6m x 3 m, usage extérieur et intérieur pour fêtes.

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.

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