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Light up your life this Christmas, 180L Lampadas

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk

Light up your life this Christmas, 180L Lampadas was recalled on 17 April 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0488/15. Electric shock risk reported by Slovakia. The flashing unit does not have sufficient mechanical strength and could break exposing live parts.

Photo of recalled product: Light up your life this Christmas, 180L Lampadas
Alert NumberA12/0488/15
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: YJSK (label on the product)Type number: FF (20~180) (label on the package)
Published17 April 2015

Risk Description

The flashing unit does not have sufficient mechanical strength and could break exposing live parts.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType 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: Unknown

Product Description

Lighting chain with 180 LED lights in various colours. Product packed in a cardboard box with marking: "Light up your life this Christmas, 180L Lampadas".

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Light up your life this Christmas, 180L Lampadas.

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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