Lighting chain

Electric shock Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert Number0051/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRef: 08532, model: RA 50 6m, bar code: 0853201006032
Published19 January 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is no guaranteed protection against direct access to live parts;- the characteristics of the lighting chain's cable do not match those specified in the standard, - the nominal cross-section of the conductors is 0,28mm², which is less than the 0,75mm² required by the standard;- the plug does not comply with standard;- the length of the cable between the plug and the first light-socket is 0,90 m, which is less than the 1,50m required by the standard;- it is not stated that the lighting chain must not be used unless all the gaskets are in place;- there is no mark of the degree of protection against dust and humidity on the lamp-holder or the cable or above a label attached to the cable.This 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 ordered by the authorityDate of entry into force: Unknown

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