Window Christmas Lights
Burns, Electric shock Lighting chains Other risk levels
| Alert Number | A11/0121/16 |
| Brand | Qx |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 16 December 2016 |
Risk Description
null The product does not have warnings that 1) lamps must be replaced with the same type to avoid overheating 2) the product should be destroyed in case of damage to the external wires, 3) there is a risk of electric shock in case of breakage of, or absence of, a lamp. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: 31/08/2016
Product Description
Lighting chain with 20 replaceable miniature lamps in plastic lamp holders, fixed to a plastic frame in the form of a reindeer. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with paper label.