Lighting chain – garland of lights in the form of a tube
| Alert Number | 0076/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | HM 1116 |
| Published | 25 January 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- 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 0.30 mm², is less than the 0.75 mm² required by the standard, - the power plug does not comply with standard CEI 60083,- the length of the cable between the plug and the first bulb, at 1.00 metres, is less than the 1.50 metres required by the standard,- it not bearing the safety marks and instructions required by the standard.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): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product in question is a garland in the form of tube 10 metres long. The garland is packaged in a cardboard box bearing the statement: 10m light tube. May be bent into many shapes and designs. May be used for Christmas decoration, discos, gardens, restaurants and much more. Suitable for use indoors and outdoors. Multicoloured tube.