Lighting chain

XWATT · Karácsonyi fény, Christmas light

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. Additionally, the plug dimensions do not meet the required specifications. Furthermore, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts or the water could penetrate the product and cause 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: 19 May 2025
Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 19 May 2025
Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 19 May 2025

Product

Description: Lighting chain with 100 LED multi coloured LED lights and eight functions, 10 metres.
Packaging: Cardboard box.
Brand: XWATT
Model / type: XW-KL-103
Barcode: 5999862360320

Original source

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

Alert number: SR/04079/25 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2025-47
Published: 18 November 2025
Modified: 10 December 2025
Corrigendum: Notifications SR/04046/25, SR/04043/25, SR/04047/25: at the request of the notifying authority the applicable legal basis has been updated. SR/04102/25: Following a reassessment of the risk, this alert has been downgraded and the reference number changed to OR/00014/26.