Lighting chain - 8 Funkcios – 240 L Darabos
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This product is a lighting chain with 240 miniature lamps and an 8-function flashing unit that poses a serious electric shock hazard. The insulation on the connections is insufficient, the cable core is undersized, the cable inlets have sharp edges that can damage the cord, and the cord anchorage is missing. The product fails to meet European safety standards for low-voltage electrical equipment.
Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The source does not specify what remedy affected consumers should pursue.
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The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the insulation of the connections is insufficient (only single insulation), - the cross section area of the core is less than required, - the cable inlets have sharp edges, thus the cable may get damaged, - the cord anchorage is missing. 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 240 series-parallel-connected non-replaceable miniature lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit operates the four parallel circuits of the lamps. Main components: "2.5 A 250 V~" bipolar plug; "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC NTH PRESS" 8-function flashing unit; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, Max 65 W, Class II; IP20. Model: 240L, Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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