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Lighting chains

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 5 Oct 2006In the weekly report of 6 Oct 2006 (week 39, 2006)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Type / model
200L
Description
Lighting chain (CEDAR) “JEGCSAPÉGÕ”.Description: Product consists of 200 non-replaceable incandescent lamps. An extension set is provided with the product mains supply plug + cable + swivel socket). Mains supply plug has inscription Y001; 2.5 A 250 V VDE and cable 22AWG; 105°C; SPT-C. Technical specifications: 230V 50Hz2V 0,068mA 27W Class II.
Risk
+<b> electric shock because:</b>-it failed during the electric strength test - electric breakdown occurred;- the product is not protected against ingress of water, which is required for outdoor use;- the dimensions of the plug fitted to the ends of the lighting chain do not comply with the standard requirements.+<b> fire because:</b>- the cross section area of the core is less than required in the standard; - the lighting chain can be connected to other lighting chains.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 60598.
Measures
  • Sales ban ordered by the authority
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0624/06
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0624/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-39 (XML)
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