InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Lighting chain with 100 green, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows extension with additional members.

Lighting chain with 100 green, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows extension with additional members.

Name: 100 LED DECORATIVE LIGHTS

Category: 10

Date: 2025-09-12

Product Category: Lighting chains

Risk Type: Electric shock

Danger: The cable lacks a cable strain relief and therefore is not properly anchored. Moreover, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation, and the structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture although it is recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the water could penetrate the product, or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 14/05/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 14/05/2025

Description: Lighting chain with 100 green, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows extension with additional members.

Notifying Country: Hungary

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Lighting chain with 100 green, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows extension with additional members.Lighting chain with 100 green, non-replaceable LEDs, a flashing unit, and a socket that allows extension with additional members.

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