Unknown · RICE 100 Christmas Light

The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and to the lamps are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The wires can come into contact with the sharp edges of the control unit. The electrical insulation of the light sources covering shrink tube is not sufficient. The product is not protected against moisture although recommended for outdoor use. The wires can overheat as they are too thin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Published: 21 August 2015
Notifying authority: Hungary
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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: 04/04/2015

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1028/15
Model: CHM-240-R100CL (on the product); CHM-240-R100L (on the packaging)
Batch: 6 908010 088015
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6908010088015

Classification

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

Product description

Lighting chain with 100 miniature lamps. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.