Lighting chain
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A lighting chain product model YJSK-1204, YJSK-1205, and YJSK-1321 (marketed as "ILLUMINA IL TUO NATALE!!!") has been recalled due to serious safety hazards. The product poses risks of electric shock and fire because the flashing unit lacks sufficient mechanical strength, allowing users to access live electrical parts. Additionally, the insulation material is flammable, and the internal and external wires are undersized, which can cause them to overheat and potentially ignite the product. The lighting chain does not meet European safety standards.
As of April 9, 2014, the product has been banned from sale, withdrawn from the market, and recalled from end users. The product is a green lighting chain with 100 non-replaceable LED lamps operating at 220–240 volts, 50/60 Hz, and 63 watts. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take in response to this recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because the mechanical strength of the flashing unit is not sufficient and the user may have access to live parts. The insulation material of the flashing unit is flammable and the cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is less than the minimum required, thus, they could overheat. The product can easily catch fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 09/04/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/04/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 09/04/2014
Lighting chain made of green material includes serial-parallel connected non-replaceable 100 pieces LED lamps. The product is packed in a cardboard box with the instructions for users in Portuguese, Italian and English language on the back. Technical specification: 220~240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 63 W. Name: ILLUMINA IL TUO NATALE!!! Model: Model: YJSK-1204, YJSK-1205, YJSK-1321N: 40537 Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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