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Burns, Electric shock, Fire Lighting chains Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0207/13 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 500L |
| Published | 15 February 2013 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a risk of burns, electric shock and fire because:- The cross-section area of the external wires is not sufficient and the wires could consequently overheat.- The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting and live metal parts could consequently become accessible.- The insulation resistance 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Lighting chain with 500 miniature lamps in a colourful cardboard box