LED 36L

Burns, Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: LED 36L
Alert NumberA12/0289/13
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberLED 36L
Published8 March 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock for the following reasons:- the cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is less than the minimum requirement.- the wire ends soldered to terminals of rectifying unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.-the accessible wires have only basic insulation and they come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit and, in case of damage, the live metal parts become accessible.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The lighting chain includes serial-parallel connected, non-replaceable, white LED lamps (36 pcs) with a transparent plastic bell-shaped cover. Main parts of the lighting chain: two-pin plug ("PK, PK-001, 2.5 A 250 V~, VDE, S, N, D, FI "); rectifying unit with inscription "LX-01, 12V-240V 50/60Hz, CE

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