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Lighting chain “Lighting chain”

Serious risk Electric shock

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 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Lighting chain
Brand
Unknown
Name
Lighting chain
Type / model
Ref: 08532, model: RA 50 6m, bar code: 0853201006032
Risk
This product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is no guaranteed protection against direct access to live parts;- the characteristics of the lighting chain's cable do not match those specified in the standard, - the nominal cross-section of the conductors is 0,28mm², which is less than the 0,75mm² required by the standard;- the plug does not comply with standard;- the length of the cable between the plug and the first light-socket is 0,90 m, which is less than the 1,50m required by the standard;- it is not stated that the lighting chain must not be used unless all the gaskets are in place;- there is no mark of the degree of protection against dust and humidity on the lamp-holder or the cable or above a label attached to the cable.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
Notifying country
Spain
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0051/07
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0051/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-2 (XML)
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