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Lighting chain – Somogyi Elektronic “Christmas Lighting by Somogyi”

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 5 Jul 2012In the weekly report of 13 Jul 2012 (week 28, 2012)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Lighting chain
Brand
Somogyi Elektronic (8 alerts)
Name
Christmas Lighting by Somogyi
Type / model
Model: G 4150
Batch
5 998312 766842
Barcode
5998312766842
Description
The lighting chain includes serial connected, non-replaceable 50 LED lamps and a rectifier unit. The lights are attached to plastic icicle forms. Packaging: cardboard box.
Risk
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:·   The wire ends soldered to the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. ·   The accessible wires have only basic insulation. If the insulation is damaged, live metal parts become accessible. ·   The cover fixing screw joints of the rectifier unit do not have sufficient strength. During normal use the covering of the rectifier unit can open and live parts become accessible. ·   It is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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 A12/1038/12Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1038/12
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1038/12
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2012-028 (XML)
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