Safety levels and standards for outdoor LED string lights

Safety levels and standards for outdoor LED string lights

The power cord is not properly secured to the appliance

The distance between the plug and the first lamp or socket is too short. In addition, the cover of the control device can be easily removed. This may result in electric shock to users due to contact with live parts, which does not comply with the requirements of the low voltage directive or the European standard EN 60598.

The power cord is not properly secured to the appliance and its diameter is too thin

The accessible wires are equipped with sufficient electrical insulation. The size of the power plug is significantly smaller than the specified requirements. Failure to configure waterproof protection may result in overheating of the power cord, causing burns or fires to users. Users may experience electric shock due to water seeping into the interior of the product or coming into contact with touchable live parts. It does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive or the European standard EN 60598.

Insufficient electrical insulation of external wires, power cords, and LED casing

In addition, the plug of the light string is not waterproof. This can result in users being electrocuted by touching live parts. It does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive or the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.

The mechanical strength of the control device casing is insufficient

The distance between the plug and the first lamp or socket is too short, and there is insufficient waterproof protection configured. Users may receive electric shock due to contact with touchable live parts or water entering the product. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive or the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.

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