Lighting chains
Lighting chains was recalled on 25 January 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0064/08. Electric shock risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- there is no supply cord anchorage,- there is no supply cord anchorage in the shunt, - there is no double-insulation cable with different colours, - the cable does not bear the required markings,- the pins of the plug are longer (19.
| Alert Number | 0064/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 093054300001,2. 100 CHAIN LIGHTS LED, barcode: 093054100001, 3. 208 ICICLE LIGHTS, barcode: 093054500001. |
| Model Number | 1. 100 CHAIN LIGHTS LED, |
| Published | 25 January 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- there is no supply cord anchorage,- there is no supply cord anchorage in the shunt, - there is no double-insulation cable with different colours, - the cable does not bear the required markings,- the pins of the plug are longer (19.68 mm) than permitted (acceptable 19.00 ± 0.50 mm).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. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Green-coloured light chain with 100 colourless led lights and green function controller, packed in mauve carton. For internal use. Technical characteristics: 230V, 50Hz, 4.5W (3V, 15mA, 0.045W bulb x 100),2. Colourless light chain with 100 colourless led lights and white function controller, packed in mauve carton. For internal use. Technical characteristics: 230V, 50Hz, 4.5W (3V, 15mA, 0.045W bulb x 100),3. Green-coloured light chain with 208 multicoloured lights, green function controller and black shunt, packed in mauve carton. For internal use. Technical characteristics: 21V, 50Hz, 21W (1.5V, 70mA, 0.105W bulb x 208).
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Lighting chains.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.