Lighting chain - Luz de Navidad 320 Cabezas

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain - Luz de Navidad 320 Cabezas
Alert Number1057/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRef. 7990015
Published19 October 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the sample does not pass the electric strength test corresponding to Class II,- no reference indicating the kind of bulbs, - absence on the bulb holder, cable or a label attached to the cable of any origin mark, class II symbol, markings of the degree of protection against dust and damp or warning that the lights can be used indoors only, voltage and power of replacement bulbs and to use only replacement bulbs of the same time as those supplied with the light chain,- the luminaire is not sufficiently mechanically strong, in that it did not pass the spring-driven apparatus test, leaving active parts accessible after the test,- the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections,- the cable incorporated in the chain has characteristics inferior to those of the standard and the nominal section of the conductors, at 0.05 mm², is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard,- the cable does not pass the tensile test; the power plug does not comply with the standard and because 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 is not protected against the conditions of damp which may arise in normal use,- it does not pass the electrical rigidity test and the ball pressure test.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

Christmas lighting chain with 320 coloured bulbs. The packaging is a red cardboard box with Christmas decoration and the statements: "320-BULB CHRISTMAS LIGHT".

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