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Product details

Product nameGuirlande LED féerique étanche d'extérieur, 50M/400 100M/600 - CA 220V
Model / typeEK-04
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeElectric shock
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported byFrance
Published25 March 2022

The hazard

The electrical insulation of the external conductors, the power cable and the casing of the LEDs is not adequate. Furthermore, the plug of the string lights is not protected against splashing water. As a consequence, the user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them. 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

LED electric string lights designed to be used outdoors, ‘warm white’ light, 10 m - 100 LED lights - EU 220V. The plastic on the string lights is white. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

Measures taken

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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