Lighting chain - Luces de Navidad Estrella Jumbo

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain - Luces de Navidad Estrella Jumbo
Alert Number1055/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published19 October 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cable does not pass the tensile test,- the power plug does not comply with standard IEC 60083,- the length of the cable between the plug and the first lamp, at 0.90 metres, is less than the 1.50 metres required,- the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections,- the cable incorporated in the chain has characteristics inferior to those specified in the standard and the nominal section of the conductors, at 0.04 mm², is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard.In addition, the lighting chain does not bear the relevant markings. 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 authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

This is a star with Christmas lights. The packaging is a red cardboard box carrying the statement: "10 Christmas lights jumbo star. With function control. For indoor use".

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