Christmas tree
Product details
| Product name | Illuminated tree with plastic end of LED light sources in the shape of a snowflake |
|---|---|
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk type | Electric shock |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Reported by | Slovakia |
| Published | 31 October 2023 |
The hazard
The product is improperly designed and not adequately protected against electric shock. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
Product description
Tree illuminated with LED lights in the shape of a snowflake, with a device for changing lighting modes. The chain is not marked with mandatory data or provided with a sleeve on which these data would be indicated.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor
- Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/08/2023
- Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
What should you do?
Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.
Official notice ↗ · Source: Safety Gate (European Commission)
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