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Lighting chain “140 LED LIGHT”

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 18 Aug 2017In the weekly report of 25 Aug 2017 (week 34, 2017)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Lighting chain
Brand
Unknown
Name
140 LED LIGHT
Type / model
L140 (on the product); 140 LED (on the packaging)
Batch
9 795104 579170
Barcode
9795104579170
Description
Lighting chain including serial-parallel connected non-replaceable 140 LED lamps. (35 blue, 35 green, 35 yellow, 35 red). AC 220V-240V, 50Hz Class 0. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
Risk
null The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and they can overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing control unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and can come into contact with sharp edges. The insulation for the LEDs is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market · ordered on the distributor
  • Recall of the product from end users · ordered on the distributor · from 10 May 2017
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1148/17Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1148/17Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1148/17
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1148/17
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2017-034 (XML)
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