Lighting chain

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert Number0021/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginThailand
Model NumberRose 35 NF-S
Published13 January 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock due to the following non-compliances with the relevant European standard EN 60598:- the length of the wire between the plug and the first bulb holder is 1 m, which is less than the required 1,5 m;- the wire in the chain has inferior characteristics to those specified in the standard;- the nominal cross-section of the conductors is 0,36 mm², which is less than the required 50 mm²;- the required safety markings and instructions are missing.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import of the product has been rejected by the customs authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

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