Lighting chains (for outdoor use)
Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0238/08 |
| Brand | DMC |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 153.884, 927.617, 789.574, transformer 24.10B. |
| Published | 22 February 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because when the plug-in transformer is unplugged, it is possible to touch live pins. This is the result of the fact that a number of housings from the delivery batch 2007 had hairline cracks and material faults. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Christmas lights in three models: 153.884 - tree lights, 927.617 - 90-LED curtain, 789.574 – icicles and 24.10B, transformer 230/24V.