Lighting chain

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert Number1356/07
BrandRoyal
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Model Number1. 0601-100L-6M (model No on the packaging: 0601) Bar code: 6924524300122, 2. 0604-240L-13M (model No on the packaging: 0604) Bar code: 6924524300122.
Published4 January 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- the insulation is not sufficient (only single insulation cover the connections), - flashover occurred at 3050V/2800V when tested the insulation, - the cross section of the core is too small, - the length of the cable is too short (0,9/0,91 m), - the cable inlets are sharp, - the wires are not secured against loosening, they can get damaged. 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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The lighting chain contains 100/240 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit controls the four parallel circuits. Main parts of the luminaire: bipolar plug with inscription: "2.5 A 250 V~ VDE CE"; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC PRESS". Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 63,7 W, Class II, IP20, bulbs: 9 V, 0,07A.

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