Lighting chain

CORTINA ESTRELLA COLGANTE 175 LED

Lighting chainsElectric shock

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

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What is the danger

The cable is not properly anchored and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. Furthermore, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, 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: 22 January 2026
Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 January 2026
Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 January 2026

Product

Description: Decorative lighting chain with a plastic star, bell, pine tree and deer-shaped decorations, equipped with an 8-function flashing unit. Product sold online, in particular via eMAG
Packaging: Cardboard box.

Original source

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

Alert number: SR/00766/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-11
Published: 12 March 2026
Modified: 20 March 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.