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EU Safety GateRecalled 2009-01-30serious risk

Lighting chains (RM)

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Lighting chains

  • Brand RM

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The recalled lighting chains contain 20 to 60 series-connected LEDs with a rectifying unit and mains plug. The product poses a risk of electric shock because wires have come loose from soldered connections and make contact with accessible metal parts, causing insufficient insulation and flashover. The lighting chains do not meet the Low Voltage Directive or the European standard EN 60598.

The authorities ordered the product withdrawn from the market, though the date this order took effect is unknown. The source document does not specify what affected consumers should do regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock since the wires released from the soldered connections come into contact with accessible metal parts, and due to insufficient insulation flashover occurs. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

The lighting chains includes 20/60 series-connected LEDs and a rectifying unit. Main components: mains plug (”PK-001 205A 250V~”); rectifying unit with plastic housing ("000LK Bauart geprüft", "TYPE: LK-1Z AC: 24V~240V 50/60HZ 1A", CE); mains supply cord without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V / 50Hz, 0,9 W/2,7W; izzó: 3 V 0,045 W; Class II, F mark Model: - LED-TW-20XN-230V, Notifying country: Hungary

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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