Lighting chain

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting chain
Alert Number0490/09
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number140L
Published10 April 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the cover of the flashing device does not pass the hammer test, - the plug is non-compliant, - insulation is not sufficient, -the appropriate marking mentioning that the product is only for indoor use and the basic technical data are missing. 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

Christmas lighting chain with small, non-exchangeable, varicoloured bulbs, equipped with a flashing device. Packed in a blue cardboard box with winter landscape, the inscription "Christmas" and a picture of Santa Claus.

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