LED String Lights

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: LED String Lights
Alert NumberA12/00789/22
BrandAIGOSTAR
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberVSCW820081510, W8200815, X0018PMA43
Published3 June 2022

Risk Description

When changing the lightbulbs, live parts are easily accessible from lightbulb holders. As a consequence, users may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60238.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/02/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 08/02/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 08/02/2022

Product Description

6.5 metres long lighting chain, for indoor and outdoor use, with ten lamp sockets (lightbulb holders) of the E27 type, for a maximal power of 1500 W. An item may be connected to up to six others (for a total of 60 light bulbs). Product sold online.

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