Lighting chain - Jégcsap égö
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A decorative lighting chain manufactured by Chang Hong containing 224 non-replaceable incandescent lamps has been recalled due to serious electrical safety hazards. The product poses a risk of electric shock because the soldered light source connections have only basic insulation, the electrical cord's wire cross-section is undersized, the wires broke during cord anchorage testing, and the product lacks protection against water ingress. The product fails to meet the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60598.
The model 224L lighting chain has been ordered withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers by the authorities in Hungary, where the hazard was identified. The record does not specify what affected consumers should do regarding this recall.
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The product poses a risk of electric shock because : - there is only basic insulation on the soldered connections of the light sources, - the cross-section area of the core is less than the requirement, - the wires broke when checking the cord anchorage, - the protection against ingress of water 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 product is a lighting chain containing 224 series-parallel connected, incandescent, non-replaceable lamps with resistor bridge. There are flashing unit controls and four parallel circuits. Mains plug with inscription: " CH, TS-01, 2,5A 250V, VDE "; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC PRESS". Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 55 W, Class II. Model: 224L, Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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