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1.2M X 1.6M/LED LIGHT — recall A12/1719/16

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Hungary · 2016-12-23 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1719/16
Date of alert
2016-12-23
Country / jurisdiction
Hungary
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Electric shock, Fire
Brand
Unknown
Product category
Lighting chains
Product type
Lighting chain
Reported risk: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the rectifier unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulling and twisting. The accessible basic insulated wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the flashing switch and the control unit. The insulation provided by the shrink tubing 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.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/240119

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