Lighting chain

180 LED Christmas lights

Lighting chainsElectric shock

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Hungary
Sold online: No

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What is the danger

The cable is not properly anchored. Moreover, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. Therefore, the water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may 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

Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 January 2026
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 January 2026
Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 January 2026

Product

Description: String-shaped decorative lighting chain with an 8-function flashing unit. Technical data: 220-240 V, 50Hz 60Hz, 11 W, Class 0.
Packaging: Cardboard box.
Model / type: XM-180-C-L-LO
Barcode: 5792004579167

Original source

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

Alert number: SR/00792/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-11
Published: 17 March 2026
Modified: 7 April 2026
Corrigendum: Notification OR/00027/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the product identification.