Lighting chains sold under the brand name "JÉGCSAPÉGŐ" (CEDAR) with 160 or 200 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps—some with 8-function flashing units—have been recalled due to multiple electrical safety hazards. The products pose risks of electric shock because the wire insulation does not meet safety standards, the PVC wires are unsuitable for outdoor use, and the flashing units, plugs, sockets, and lamp connections are not protected against water damage. Additional concerns include insufficient insulation on light sources, undersized wire cross-sections, sharp wire inlets that can damage wires, and wires that are not secured against loosening. The products also pose a fire risk because the maximum number of connectable lighting chains is not indicated.
The affected products are model numbers 160L/4W (bar code 6901022010104), AR160 (bar code 6901022010142), and 200L/4W (bar code 6901022010203). A sales ban has been ordered by authorities in Hungary. The source does not specify what consumers should do with recalled products already in their possession.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
These products pose a risk of:<b>+ electric shock</b> 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. <b>+ fire</b> because:- the number of the connectable lighting chains is not indicated.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
Lighting chains “JÉGCSAPÉGŐ”(CEDAR): 1. 160 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps + an 8-function flashing unit.2. 160 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps.3. 200 non-replaceable miniature incandescent lamps + an 8-function flashing unit.Type/number of model: 1. 160L/4W+-+ Bar code: 6901022010104. 2. AR160+-+ Bar code: 6901022010142. 3. 200L/4W+-+ Bar code: 6901022010203.Description: 1. The lighting chains consist of 160 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. Technical specifications: 230V; 50Hz; 5 V; 0,068 mA; 55W; by appearance Class II, IP20.2. 160 series-parallel connected non-replaceable incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. Technical specifications: 230V; 50Hz; 5 V; 0,068 mA;28W; by appearance Class II, IP20.3. 200 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. Technical specifications: 230V; 50Hz; 5 V; 0,068 mA; 68W; by appearance Class II, IP20. Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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