Unknown · 1) 180 LED LIGHT; 2) 240 LED LIGHT

The cross-sectional area of the wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the control unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. Live parts can be touched when connecting the mains lead since the dimensions of the flat plug are not suitable. The accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the control unit and could be damaged. The cover of the control unit can detach easily leaving live parts accessible. The product is not protected against moisture yet 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: 16 December 2016
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: 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 alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1653/16
Model: L180, L240
Batch: 1) 9 795104 579187; 2) 9 795104 579194
Check-digit validated barcodes: 9795104579187 · 9795104579194

Classification

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

Product description

Lighting chain with 180 or 240 miniature lamps. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.