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Lighting chain — recall A12/0993/16

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Malta · 2016-08-12 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/0993/16
Date of alert
2016-08-12
Country / jurisdiction
Malta
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Electric shock
Brand
Butlers
Product category
Lighting chains
Product type
Lighting chain
Reported risk: The metal pins of the power adapter may come loose during use and become stuck in the socket, causing a risk of electric shock if the user touches them.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Manufacturer
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/220350

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