The recalled "JÉGCSAPÉGŐ" (Cedar) lighting chains, models R160+ and R200+, pose an electric shock hazard due to multiple safety defects. These products have inadequate wire insulation that does not meet safety standards, PVC wires unsuitable for outdoor use, and insufficient protection against water ingress in the flashing unit, plug, sockets, and lamp connections. Additional defects include insufficient insulation on the light sources, undersized wire cross-sections, sharp wire inlets that can damage wires, and wires that are not secured against loosening. The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or the relevant EN standard 60598.
A sales ban for these products has been ordered by the authority. The record does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have already purchased these products.
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The products pose a risk of electric shock because:- the insulation of the wires does not meet the requirements of the standard;- the PVC insulated wires are not suitable for outdoor use;- the flashing unit, the plug, the sockets and the connections of lamp wires are not protected against ingress of water;- the light sources have insufficient (single) insulation;- the cross section area of the wires is less than required;- the wire inlets of the flashing unit are sharp, thus the wires can get damaged;- the wires are not fixed against loosening. These products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant EN standard 60598.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
“JÉGCSAPÉGŐ”(CEDAR) 1. 160 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps + an 8-function flashing unit; 2. 200 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps + an 8-function flashing unit.Description: The lighting chains consist of 160/200 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit controls 4 parallel-connected circuits for flashing the non-replaceable light sources. Main parts of the lighting chains: bipolar plug with inscription: “CH 2.5 A 250 V~ TS-01 VDE”; flashing unit with inscriptions: “FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 220V AC 50HZ 0.83A PRESS” + names of functions. Technical specifications: 230V; 50Hz; 5 V; 0,068 mA; 55W/68W; by appearance Class II, IP20. Model: 1. R160+, 2. R200+ Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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