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Lighting chains

Serious risk Electric shock

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 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Type / model
1. R160+, 2. R200+
Description
“JÉGCSAPÉGŐ”(CEDAR) 1. 160 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps + an 8-function flashing unit; 2. 200 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps + an 8-function flashing unit.Description: The lighting chains consist of 160/200 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit controls 4 parallel-connected circuits for flashing the non-replaceable light sources. Main parts of the lighting chains: bipolar plug with inscription: “CH 2.5 A 250 V~ TS-01 VDE”; flashing unit with inscriptions: “FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 220V AC 50HZ 0.83A PRESS” + names of functions. Technical specifications: 230V; 50Hz; 5 V; 0,068 mA; 55W/68W; by appearance Class II, IP20.
Risk
The products pose a risk of electric shock because:- the insulation of the wires does not meet the requirements of the standard;- the PVC insulated wires are not suitable for outdoor use;- the flashing unit, the plug, the sockets and the connections of lamp wires are not protected against ingress of water;- the light sources have insufficient (single) insulation;- the cross section area of the wires is less than required;- the wire inlets of the flashing unit are sharp, thus the wires can get damaged;- the wires are not fixed against loosening. These products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant EN standard 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 0635/06Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0635/06
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0635/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-39 (XML)
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