Lighting chain
Burns, Choking, Fire Lighting chains Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0443/18 |
| Brand | Luz Europa |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Burns, Choking, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | DCH |
| Published | 30 March 2018 |
Risk Description
The electric cable is thinner than required and has poor heat resistance; the lights in the form of grapes come off easily and are small parts. The cable can overheat leading to fire. The user may also sustain burns from touching the cable. A child may put one of the small parts in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/12/2017
Product Description
Lighting chain with 96 LED lights in the form of bunches of grapes; for use indoors. Packed in a plastic cylinder.