Hungary
Curtain-style decorative lighting chain (product name on item: 2M x 1.5M/LED LIGHT; type L017-M200/150; barcode 9797105579081) with magenta LED lights and a plug connector, sold in a transparent rigid plastic box with a red Christmas-motif paper cover. It was recalled because it lacks sufficient insulation, is not moisture-protected despite outdoor use recommendation, allows access to live parts, lacks proper strain relief, permits single-pole plug insertion and has a non-compliant mains plug, creating an electric shock risk. The distributor has issued a compulsory product recall from consumers and owners should follow the distributor’s recall instructions.
What's being recalled
Curtain-style decorative lighting chain featuring magenta LED lights with a plug connector for extension.
Packaging: Transparent, rigid plastic box, with a red paper cover decorated with a Christmas motif.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02689/26
Product name on the item: 2M x 1.5M/LED LIGHT
Type or model: L017-M200/150
Barcode: 9797105579081
The hazard
The product lacks sufficient insulation. Live wires are easily accessible. Moreover, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Additionally, the unit lacks a proper mechanical wire strain relief device, the structure allows single-pole insertion of plugs, and the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
What to do
Product recall from consumers (compulsory, distributor).
Ban marketing of product (compulsory, distributor).
Product withdrawal from market (compulsory, distributor).
The official notice
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