Lighting chain

Five-pointed star

Lighting chainsElectric shock

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Hungary

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What is the danger

The cable is not properly anchored and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Moreover, the product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 February 2025
Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 February 2025
Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 February 2025

Product

Description: Lighting chain with plastic stars and snowflakes stitched in different sizes, including a timer.
Packaging: Cardboard box.
Model / type: SDD-XHWX
Barcode: 689021580014

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/01326/25 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2025-15
Published: 3 April 2025
Modified: 15 April 2025
Corrigendum: Notification SR/01287/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product. Notification SR/01414/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product. Notification SR/01436/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product. Notification SR/01359/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product. Notification SR/01377/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product. Notification SR/01406/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product. OR/00049/25 has been withdrawn at the request of the national authority following a reassessment of the product.