Lighting Chain

Burns, Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting Chain
Alert NumberA12/0925/13
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: HJ-30L/2F
Published26 July 2013

Risk Description

null The cross sectional area of the external and internal wires is not sufficient and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to terminals of flashing unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. The lampholder contacts are not properly fixed. The heat and flame resistance of the plastic lamp-holders is not sufficient.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 of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/05/2013

Product Description

Lighting chain with 30 replaceable miniature lamps fixed to a plastic frame with the inscription "Merry Christmas!". Packaging is a transparent plastic bag sealed with a cardboard label.

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