Lighting chains
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Lighting chains with mini bulbs are being recalled due to electric shock hazards caused by multiple safety defects. The wiring does not meet required specifications, the plug fails to comply with standards, the supply cord anchorage is insufficient, the cable insulation lacks required color differentiation, and the cable length is shorter than required. These products violate the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60598. The recalled products include six different models: green-colored chains with 100 multicolored or 50 colorless lights, a colorless chain with 180 lights, a white chain with 100 multicolored lights, and green chains with 140 or 180 lights, all packed in blue or red-green cartons except for one asymmetrical curtain extension model.
The authorities have ordered the withdrawal of these products from the market, and a press release has been issued. The notification originated from Greece. The source document does not specify what remedy an affected consumer should pursue.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
These products pose a risk of electric shock because:- the cross-sectional area of the wiring does not comply with the requirements,- the plug does not comply with the requirements, - it has insufficient supply cord anchorage,- the cable insulation does not have different colour, - the length of the cable is less than required.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
1. Green-coloured light chain with 100 multicoloured lights in a shape of asymmetrical curtain, extension, 2. Green-coloured light chain with 50 colourless lights, extension, packed in blue carton,3. Colourless light chain with 180 colourless lights and white controller, packed in blue carton, 4. White-coloured light chain with 100 multicoloured lights and white controller, packed in blue carton, 5. Green-coloured light chain with 140 multicoloured lights and green controller, packed in blue carton,6. Green-coloured light chain with 180 colourless lights and green controller, packed in red-green carton. Model: 1. 4 MM Mini Bulb 100 ICICLE, code 50619, Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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