Illuminated tree with plastic end of LED light sources in the shape of a snowflake
| Alert Number | A12/02623/23 |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 November 2023 |
Risk Description
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.