Lighting decoration "Natal Clássico" for windows

Electric shock, Fire Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighting decoration "Natal Clássico" for windows
Alert Number0307/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number2006-115, EAN code: 6902712202052
Published14 March 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the product does not pass the tensile test resulting in shift and damage of conductors and access to the live parts, - the material of bulb holders fails the ball pressure and the glow wire tests,- the consumer is not informed sufficiently about basic technical data and possible risks,- the cross-section of the conductors is non-compliant, posing a risk of overheating and fire,- the product is not marked in accordance with the requirements of 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Lighting decoration for windows in the form of two candles with mistletoe sprigs and ribbon. It is comprised of 35 bulbs. Packaging: transparent plastic bag closed with a card marked "Natal Clássico Apenas Utilizar no Interior, 35 Luzes, Made in China, 220, 60 Hz, code and EAN code”. Data 220V was glued on, overlapping the data 110 V. Data on the fork: 2.5 A, 250V.

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