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Lighting chain, 40 bulbs – Vidal

Serious risk Fire

Published by Safety Gate 18 Jan 2007In the weekly report of 19 Jan 2007 (week 2, 2007)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Lighting chain, 40 bulbs
Brand
Vidal (56 alerts)
Type / model
Ref: 0217141, bar code: 8432583171419
Risk
This product poses a risk of overheating due to the following non-compliances with the relevant European standard EN 60598:- the dimensions of the wire in the chain are less than what is specified in the standard; - the nominal cross-section area of the conductors is 0,18 mm², which is less than the required 0,50 mm²;- the chain is not market with the required warnings ("Do not remove or insert lamps while the lighting chain is connected to the supply."; "For series-connected lamps, replace failed lamps immediately by lamps of the same rated voltage and wattage to prevent overheating."; "Ensure all lamp-holders are fitted with a lamp.");- it is not indicated in the product that only replacement lamps of the same type as those supplied with this lighting chain must be used.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
Notifying country
Spain
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0050/07
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0050/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-2 (XML)
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