Lighting chain - Jégcsap égö

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain - Jégcsap égö
Alert Number1137/08
BrandChang Hong
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number224L,
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 less than the requirement, - the wires broke when checking the cord anchorage, - the protection against ingress of water is missing. 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 containing 224 series-parallel connected, incandescent, non-replaceable lamps with resistor bridge. There are flashing unit controls and four parallel circuits. Mains plug with inscription: " CH, TS-01, 2,5A 250V, VDE "; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC PRESS". Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 55 W, Class II.

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