Lighting chain

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert Number1127/08
BrandRoyal
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Model Number100L RICE LIGHT,
Published10 October 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - there is only basic insulation on the soldered connections of the light sources, - the cross-section area of the core is less than required, - the wires broke when cord anchorage was checked. 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): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Lighting chain with 100 miniature, non-replaceable, incandescent lamps and an 8-function flashing unit.The flashing unit controls the four parallel circuits. Main parts of the luminaire: mains plug with inscription: "B, 2,5 A 250 V"; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC PRESS. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 63 W, 9V; 0,07A; Class II, F-mark.

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