Lighting chain

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert Number1148/09
BrandNTH
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number105L ICICLE light, bar code: 6924324307086
Published28 August 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cross section area of the core is less than required, - the insulation of the lamps is insufficient thus flashover may occur, - the dimensions of the plug do not comply with the standard.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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 lighting chain includes 105 db series-connected non-replaceable lamps with resistor bridge and a bipolar socket outlet. Main components: plug (2.5 A 250 V~); socket outlet, mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230V ~, 50 Hz, Max. 16.5W; 2V, 0.07A, 0,14W; Class II.

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