Lighting chain - 20L LED light

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain - 20L LED light
Alert Number1153/08
BrandRoyal
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberModel no: 0620, 20L-43x32,5x5 cm,
Published17 October 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - there is only basic insulation on the soldered connections of the light sources, - the cross-section area of the core is too small, - the cable inlet of the rectifying unit has sharp edges, - the cord anchorage is missing in the rectifying unit. 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): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is a lighting chain including a frame in the form of a star with 20 connected non-replaceable LEDs, 20 resistors and a rectifying unit. Mains plug with inscription: "2.5 A 250 V~CE+VDE; rectifying unit with inscription: LX-01 24V-240V 50/60Hz 1.0A +CE; resistors of 620 ohm; LEDs without marking, mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 4,6 W; 3 V; 0,02A; 0,06W; Class II, IP20.

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