EU Safety Gate · Report-2016-050
Unknown · 180 RICE LIGHT
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and they can overheat. The wire ends are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible wires have only basic insulation and are in contact with sharp edges. The insulation provided by the shrink tubing for the lamps is inadequate. The product is recommended for outdoor use but is not protected against moisture. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
- Published
- 16 December 2016
- 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: 08/06/2016 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1651/16
- Batch
- 9 795104 579132
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 9795104579132
Classification
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Risk type
- Electric shock, Fire
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Lighting chain with 180 miniature lamps. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.