Lighting chain - Multi Function rice light

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain - Multi Function rice light
Alert Number0544/09
BrandMulti Function
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberModel: MG – 140, Mode: MG – 100
Published24 April 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the cover of the regulation device does not pass the impact test and it is not sufficiently fixed to the chain and mains plug, - the section of wires and the length of the bulb conductors are not compliant. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 55015.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Lighting chain with small varicoloured bulbs, equipped with a flashing device. The product is packed in a cardboard box with Christmas motifs and marked "MULTI FUNCTION RICE LIGHT" Model: MG – 140, 230V/50Hz/31,5W, 7,5W/0,07A; Mode: MG – 100, 230V/50Hz/35W, 5V/0,07A, text in Hungarian language, etc.

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