Product Safety Report: 50ft Lighting Chain sold via AliExpress (2208-0378)
Product Safety Report for 50ft lighting chain sold via AliExpress presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: 50ft lighting chain sold via AliExpress
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to inadequate creepage and clearance distances and a non-compliant outlet connector
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Lighting chain |
|---|---|
| Model number | GY-E12-50L |
| AliExpress ID | 1005003535009104 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A 50ft black lighting chain with 50 incandescent bulbs and black plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to inadequate creepage and clearance distances and a non-compliant outlet connector. The minimum creepage and clearance distances for reinforced insulation between the lamp cap live contact terminal and accessible surface was 2.1mm, below the required minimum of 3.0mm clearance and 5.0mm creepage. The outlet connector contact depth measured 2.3mm, below the required 3.0mm. The product is marketed for outdoor use but does not have an IP44 rating. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0378
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards