Lighting chain – Christmas lights
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The ICICLE LIGHTS 180 (models MG-100 and MG-140) pose risks of electric shock and fire due to multiple safety defects. The product lacks proper cord protection against pulling and twisting, has insecure connections that may expose live electrical parts, uses only single insulation on the mains cable which could cause electrical flashover, has no protection against moisture ingress, and contains wiring thinner than required by safety standards. The product does not meet European safety requirements for low voltage electrical equipment.
Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The recall record does not specify what actions affected consumers should take to return the product or obtain a remedy.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the lack of cord anchorage protecting against pulling and twisting force, - the connections are not properly fixed and live parts may be accessible, - the insulation of the mains cable is only single insulated and thus flashover may occur,- there is no protection against ingress of moisture, - the cross section area of the core 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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The lighting chain includes 180 series-parallel-connected non-replaceable miniature lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit operates the four parallel circuits of the lamps. Main components: „XINGDA XD-01 2.5 A 250 V~ VDE, KEMA” mains plug; „EK-04, PRESS, ETS EMC LVD IP44” 8-function flashing unit; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: F-mark, Class II. Model: MG-100 (on the packaging), MG-140 (on the packaging) Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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