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Lighting chain “100 Christmas Light”

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 24 Apr 2013In the weekly report of 3 May 2013 (week 17, 2013)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Lighting chain
Brand
Unknown
Name
100 Christmas Light
Type / model
Model: CHM-240-100 LED
Batch
6 908010 088077
Barcode
6908010088077
Description
Lighting chain with 100 purple LED lamps. Packaging is a colourful cardboard box
Risk
null The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:·        The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is not sufficient and the wires could overheat.·        The wire ends soldered to terminals of flashing unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting.·        The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit.·        The electrical insulation is not adequate.·        It is recommended for outdoor use but is not protected against moisture.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/0521/13
Photos shown from the Safety Gate server (European Commission); not copied here.

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/0521/13
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2013-017 (XML)
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