CHRISTMAS · Lighting chains

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the cover of the regulator fails the mechanical test, the regulatory devices are not properly connected to the chain;- the chain cables have an insufficient cross-section of 0.06 mm² (minimum required by the standard is 0.50 mm²) and insufficient length and fork of network plug;- there are no labels, the basic technical data and safety warnings are missing. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Published: 16 May 2008
Notifying authority: Slovakia
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the distributor.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0514/08
Model: Type: 320L

Classification

Category: Lighting chains
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

1) Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of balls, equipped with a regulatory device with 8 functions.2) Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of flowers, equipped with a regulatory device with 8 functions. Packaging: a cardboard box with a picture of Santa Claus and marking “Christmas”.