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Lighting chains

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 26 Jan 2006In the weekly report of 27 Jan 2006 (week 3, 2006)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Description
Lighting chains "Everstar"Type/model: 1. Lighting chain with 180 non replaceable miniature incandescent lamps, an 8-function flashing unit and a transformer (type: BL-24 V1200). 2. Lighting chain with 240 non replaceable miniature incandescent lamps and an 8-function flashing unit and a transform.
Risk
The indication on the transformer (indoor use only) is different from the one indicated on the packaging (offered for outdoor use). There is risk of electric shock due to the fact that water can get on the transformer not protected against ingress of water. Lighting chain is not provided with a plug protected against splashed water and is not suitable for permanent connection to the mains supply with wiring box (what is required for the outdoor use lightings). These products do not comply with the LVD Directive and the European Standards.
Measures
  • Order of withdrawal and prohibition of sale ordered by the authority
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0024/06Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0024/06
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0024/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-3 (XML)
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