Lighting chain with flashing unit
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This lighting chain product, marketed as "Feliz navidad" with model "20L Serie de Esfera Magica," poses serious electrical hazards. The product has inadequate cable protection against pulling forces, sharp edges on the flashing unit's cable inlets that can damage the cable, and insufficient insulation on live parts. Additionally, the cable conductors are too small in cross-section and the lamp holders lack sufficient fire resistance. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or the European standard EN 60598.
The authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The source document does not specify what actions affected consumers should take in response to this recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the cable is not provided with effective protection against a pulling force,- the cable inlets of the flashing unit have sharp edges that could damage the cable,- the insulation of the live parts is not sufficient;and a risk of fire because:- the cross sectional area of the conductors in the cable is too small,- the fire resistance of the lamp holders is not sufficient.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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 consists of 20 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. Each lamp is covered with a plastic ball (diameter: 5 cm) The flashing unit controls 2 circuits. Main components of the lighting chain: plug (250V CE), flashing unit, mains cable without marking. There is no data plate attached to the product. Model: 20L "Serie de Esfera Magica" Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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