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Lighting chain

Product details

Product nameZiemasvētku virtenes
CategoryLighting chains
Risk typeBurns, Electric shock, Fire
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported byLatvia
Published29 July 2022

The hazard

The product is marketed for outdoor use but it is not correctly insulated against moisture, and its outside casing can easily break and let water in the control unit and inside the socket for connecting additional sections. Also, the flashing control unit can break, allowing access to live parts, while the design of the plug and the auxiliary socket does not ensure a safe connection with other chains. Moreover, the wires are not sufficiently resistant, the electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient, hence accessible parts may become live. A user may receive an electric shock.Furthermore, the power supply pallet may catch fire; a user may suffer burns. 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

Transparent lighting chain, with a socket to plug other lighting chains to it, indicated also for outdoor use. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress under item number 1005001663653940.

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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