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Lighting chain "10m Rope Light"

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 2 Feb 2012In the weekly report of 10 Feb 2012 (week 6, 2012)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 4 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Lighting chain "10m Rope Light"
Type / model
Unknown
Description
Lighting chain made from transparent PVC with coloured bulbs. Packed in a cardboard box with a picture of green and red lighting chains.
Risk
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:·         The cover of the flashing device does not have sufficient mechanical strength.·         The cable is not properly attached to the flashing device.·         The cross-sectional area of the internal wires is not sufficient.·         Water can penetrate live parts causing electrical breakdown. ·         The electrical insulation is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Notifying country
Slovakia
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0244/12Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0244/12
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0244/12
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2012-006 (XML)
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