Lighting chain

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert NumberA12/02629/24
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryLithuania
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberAG266
Published13 September 2024

Risk Description

The power cord and LED lights lack a secure fixing device, leaving the garland vulnerable to twisting. Furthermore, the power cord can break easily, causing the LED wire snapped immediately. The LED power cord's cross-sectional area is at least 0.024 mm². Additionally, the cable between the fork and the first lamp, or the length of the first lamp socket, falls short of the required 1.5 m, measuring at least 0.63 m.The electrical insulation is inadequate. As a result, the user can receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Lighting chain with 300 non-replaceable LEDs. Z-type garland cable, voltage: 230 VAC, frequency: 60 Hz, power: 5 W, indicated degree of protection IP44.

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