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Lighting equipment, lighting chain

Product nameLighting equipment, lighting chain
BrandRoyal
Product description

The lighting chain contains 180/140 series-parallel connected incandescent lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit controls the four parallel circuits. Main parts of the luminaire: bipolar plug with inscription: "2.5 A 250 V~ VDE CE"; flashing unit with inscription: "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC PRESS". Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 63,7 W, Class II, IP20, bulbs: 9 V, 0,07A.

Model or type1. 0603-180L-10M Bar code: 6924524300122, 2. 0602-140L-8M Bar code: 6924524300122.
PictureLighting equipment, lighting chain
Risk typeElectric shock
Risk description

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock since:

  • the insulation is not sufficient (only single insulation cover the connections),
  • the cross section of the core is too small,
  • the length of the cable is too short (0,91/0,89 m),
  • the cable inlets are sharp,
  • the wires are not secured against loosening, they can get damaged.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Instructions

Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

Date17/1/2008