These decorative lighting chains with plastic frames shaped like stars, hearts, balls, Santa Claus figures, and snowmen containing between 35 and 132 incandescent lamps have been recalled due to serious safety defects. The electrical conductors are undersized, the insulation is poor quality, and the plug construction does not meet standards. Additionally, the plastic lamp holders lack sufficient fire resistance and may cause fires. These products do not comply with European electrical safety directives and standards.
The recall was ordered by authorities in Hungary. The record does not specify what action affected consumers should take in response to this recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The cross section area of the conductor is less than required, the insulation is of poor quality and the construction of the plug is non-standardized. The plastic parts of the lamp holders do not have sufficient resistance to ignition therefore they may cause fire. These products do not comply with the LVD Directive and the European Standards.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall ordered by authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Lighting chains plastic frame forming different figures: 1. Star with 132 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit; 2. Heart with 100 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit; 3. Ball with 96 replaceable incandescent lamps and a flashing unit; 4. Santa Claus with 50 series-connected replaceable incandescent lamps; 5. Snowman with 35 series-connected replaceable incandescent lamps.Type/model: Unknown. Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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