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EU Safety GateRecalled 2015-03-13serious risk

Lighting chains (AR.CA)

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Lighting chains

  • Brand AR.CA

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

LED lighting chains sold in three varieties (100 LEDs, 200 LEDs, and 300 LEDs) for indoor Christmas use have been recalled due to a fire hazard. The cables in these products contain conductors that are too thin, which can cause the cables to overheat and potentially start a fire. The products do not meet safety requirements under the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60598. The lighting chains come in transparent plastic packaging with identifying stickers indicating they offer long-life, high-brightness, and low-consumption features.

The products were sold under the name "100 – 200 – 300 – LEDs with lighting effects" in models labeled 100 LED, 200 LED, and 300 LED, and were reported by Italy. The source document does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

null The conductors in the cable are too thin and can overheat entailing a fire risk. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Details from the source

LED lighting chains; three types of Christmas lights for indoor use: 100 LEDs, 200 LEDs and 300 LEDs; transparent plastic packaging with a sticker showing the identifying details for the type of lighting chain inside and indicating that it is long-life, high-brightness and low-consumption. Name: 100 – 200 – 300 – LEDs with lighting effects Model: 100 LED - 200 LED - 300 LED Notifying country: Italy

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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