Lighting chain - Happy New Year
12th June 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: 2552 100L/LED
Description: Lighting chain with 100 red LEDs and a flashing unit. Packaged in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Electric shock and fire
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:
- the cable inlets have sharp edges and thus the cable may get damaged,
- there is no effective protection against twisting and pulling,
- there is no cord anchorage,
- the insulation of the LED terminals is insufficient,
- the cross-sectional area of the core of the cable is not sufficient.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Hungary
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
12th June 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
