Lighting chain
| Alert Number | 1127/08 |
| Brand | Royal |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 100L RICE LIGHT, |
| Published | 10 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.