Lighting chain

Electric shock, Fire Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert Number0434/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginUnknown
Model Number100 MINI LIGHTS, Bar code: 5606948206068
Published18 April 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the terminals do not comply with the requirements for permanent connections,- the characteristics of the chain’s cable are lower than that specified in the relevant Standard and the nominal cross-section of the conductors is 0.06 mm², which is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the Standard,- the cable fails the tensile test (50 times a force of 30 N) required by the Standard.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 ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Lighting chain with 100 coloured lights. The packaging is a cardboard box with a blue background and the wording '100 mini lights'.

View on EU Safety Gate →