Lighting chain – MD 0604
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This Royal brand lighting chain (model 0604-240L-13M) with 240 miniature incandescent lamps and an 8-function flashing unit has been recalled due to multiple electrical safety hazards. The product's cord between the plug and first lamp is too short, the lamp connections have inadequate insulation, the wire core is undersized, the cable inlets are sharp, and the cord lacks proper anchorage. These defects create a risk of electric shock and violate European electrical safety standards.
The product has been ordered withdrawn from the market by authorities in Hungary. The record does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue or what steps they should take if they own this product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the length of the cord between the mains plug and the first lampholder is too short (0.98 m), - there is only basic insulation on the soldered connections of the light sources, - the cross-section of the core is less than the requirement, - the cable inlets are sharp, - 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 ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Lighting chain including 240 miniature non-replaceable incandescent lamps with resistor bridge and an 8-function flashing unit. The flashing unit controls four parallel circuits. Mains plug with inscription: "2.5 A 250 V~ VDE CE"; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC PRESS"; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 63.7 W, Class II, IP20, 9 V, 70 mA. Model: 0604-240L-13M, Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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