Illuminated tree with plastic end of LED light sources in the shape of a snowflake

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Illuminated tree with plastic end of LED light sources in the shape of a snowflake
Alert NumberA12/02623/23
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published3 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/08/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/08/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 10/08/2023

Product Description

Tree illuminated with LED lights in the shape of a snowflake, with a device for changing lighting modes. The chain is not marked with mandatory data or provided with a sleeve on which these data would be indicated.

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