EU Safety Gate · Report-2015-017
Unknown · Merry Christmas
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing unit and the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and control unit. The insulation provided by the shrink tubing is inadequate. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
- Published
- 01 May 2015
- Notifying authority
- Hungary
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 03/03/2015
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0593/15
- Model
- R100, R140
- Batch
- 5 792013 0381125 792013 038129
Classification
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Risk type
- Burns, Electric shock
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Lighting chain with 140 or 100 miniature lamps (two different models). Packaging: colourful cardboard box.