Lighting chain - Happy New Year
Electric shock, Fire Lighting chains Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0906/10 |
| Brand | K |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 2552 100L/LED |
| Published | 11 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the cable inlets have sharp edges and thus the cable may get damaged,- there is no effective protection against twisting and pulling, - there is no cord anchorage,- the insulation of the LED terminals is insufficient,- the cross-sectional area of the core of the cable is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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 ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Lighting chain with 100 red LEDs and a flashing unit. Packaged in a cardboard box.