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Lighting chain - Merry Christmas
13-Mar-2010

Details

Brand: Mini Lucciole
Type/number of model: 140L and 180L

Description: Christmas lighting chains with mini bulbs packaged in a cardboard box.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Fire and electric shock
The products pose a risk of fire and electric shock because: - the permanent connections of the terminals are ineffective; - the cross sectional area of the conductors in the cables is not sufficient; - protection against accessible active parts is not guaranteed.
The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Action Taken

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

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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.

Source: European Commission RAPEX (28-0474-10)
Category: Lighting equipment
On: 13-Mar-2010

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