Lighting chain - 100 Luz de Navidad.
| Alert Number | 1049/07 |
| Brand | Unknown. |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Ref. 7990003. |
| Published | 12 October 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the sample does not pass the electric strength test corresponding to Class II,- there is no reference indicating the kind of bulbs,- absence on the bulb holder, cable or a label attached to the cable of any origin mark, class II symbol, markings of the degree of protection against dust and damp or warning that the lights can be used indoors only, voltage and power of replacement bulbs and to use only replacement bulbs of the same time as those supplied with the light chain.- the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections,- the cable incorporated in the chain has characteristics inferior to those of the standard cable specified in the standard and the nominal section of the conductors, at 0.07 mm², is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard,- the cable does not pass the tensile test,- the power plug does not comply with standard and the length of the cable between the plug and the first bulb, at 0.70 metres, is less than the 1.50 metres required by the standard,- it is not protected against the conditions of damp which may arise in normal use,- it does not pass the electrical rigidity test and the test for not exceeding the ball pressure. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60598.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Christmas lighting chain with 140 coloured bulbs. The packaging is a red cardboard box with Christmas decoration and the statements: "Low energy light. Indoors/Outdoors. Flashing or continuous. Spare light included".