Lighting chain - Darabos

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain - Darabos
Alert Number1117/08
BrandRoyal
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Model Number0608-105L, 2.5X0.5M, bar code: 6924524300122
Published10 October 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - the length of the cord between the mains plug and the first lampholder is too short (0.48 m), - there is only basic insulation on the soldered connections of the light sources, - the cross-section area of the core is too small, - the bipolar socket and the mains plug are of a non-standard type. 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 lighting chain contains 105 series connected incandescent lamps with a resistor bridge and a bipolar socket. Main parts of the luminaire: mains plug with inscription: "2.5 A 250 V~; socket with inscription: 2,5/250+CE; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 104 W; 2,2 V; 0,07A; 0,65W; Class II, IP20

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