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Karácsonyfa / mű karácsonyfa — recall A12/00590/20

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Hungary · 2020-04-17 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00590/20
Date of alert
2020-04-17
Country / jurisdiction
Hungary
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Brand
S&W
Product category
Lighting chains
Product type
Lighting chain
Reported risk: The cables are not properly anchored, too thin and lack an adequate insulation. Additionally, the dimensions and insulation of the mains plug are inappropriate. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the cables could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Distributor
Category of measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force
18/02/2020
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Product Name (original English): Christmas tree / mű karácsonyfa

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001027

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