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EU Safety Gate · Report-2017-034

Unknown · 140 LED LIGHT

The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and they can overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flashing control unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and can come into contact with sharp edges. The insulation for the LEDs 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
25 August 2017
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: Distributor. 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: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 10/05/2017

Official source alert
Safety Gate reference
A12/1148/17
Model
L140 (on the product); 140 LED (on the packaging)
Batch
9 795104 579170
Check-digit validated barcodes
9795104579170
Category
Lighting chains
Risk type
Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin
People's Republic of China

Lighting chain including serial-parallel connected non-replaceable 140 LED lamps. (35 blue, 35 green, 35 yellow, 35 red). AC 220V-240V, 50Hz Class 0. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.