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Lighting chains

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 9 Feb 2006In the weekly report of 10 Feb 2006 (week 5, 2006)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Description
Lighting chains "60 Netstarlights". Consists of 160 series connected replaceable SELV incandescent lamps with resistor bridge and an 8-function flashing unit. Technical parameters: 220V, Class II by appearance. Type/model: Unknown.
Risk
The indication of "INDOOR-OUTDOOR USE" is misleading because the product is not protected against ingress of water. The cross section area of the conductor of the single insulated flexible wire applied between the flashing unit and the lamp holders is less than required. The inlet of the flashing unit is not rounded, thus the cable may get damaged. The cord anchorage is missing.Since the power consumption (124W) was significantly higher than allowed (50W) and the lamp holders do not have sufficient resistance to ignition the product may cause fire. This product is not identical with the types and models described on the label (the indicated power consumption significantly differs from the measured values (124W), the light sources and their parameters are also different). This product does not comply with the LVD Directive and the European Standards.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall ordered by authority
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0060/06
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0060/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-5 (XML)
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