The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/0931/19
Category
Lighting chains
Product
LED lighting chain / string
Brand
Catch Way
Name
LED Light Strip
Type / number of model
R33030
Batch number / barcode
M010000000001278230
Risk type
Electric shock
The product has inadequate clearance distances, which could lead to the lighting chain becoming live at 240 V. A person can touch the chain and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, the relevant European standards EN 60598, EN 62368-1.
Measures taken by economic operators
Destruction of the product. Recall of the product from end users (by: distributor)
Description
12 V light strip with colour controller and a black three-pin UK plug. The outer packaging is a yellow paper jiffy bag with a white barcode label on. The light strip is then packaged in a silver bag.
Country of origin
China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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