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Lighting chains

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 13 Jul 2006In the weekly report of 14 Jul 2006 (week 27, 2006)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Brand
Unknown
Description
100 miniature lights – Five way flasherDecorative 100 lamps lighting chain with five way flasher, packed in red paper box depicting part of Christmas tree, with the indications: 100 MINIATURE LIGHTS, FIVE WAY FLASHER, For indoor use, Pre-tested, Steady burning or flashing, Guaranteed to light, Full size set, One goes out, rest stay lit, Included spare bulbs, Energy saver.
Risk
This product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- The cross section area of the lighting chain’s wiring is less than specified. - There is inadequate cord anchorage.- There is inappropriate distance between the plug and the first lamp. - There is inadequate dielectric resistance.- The Greek instructions for use are missing. This product does not comply with the LVD Directive and the LVD European Standards.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
Notifying country
Greece
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0413/06
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0413/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-27 (XML)
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