
Lighting chain
2M x 1.5M/LED LIGHT
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Hungary
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product lacks sufficient insulation. Live wires are easily accessible. Moreover, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Additionally, the unit lacks a proper mechanical wire strain relief device, the structure allows single-pole insertion of plugs, and the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. The user could touch 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 standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 16 January 2026
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 16 January 2026
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 16 January 2026
Product
- Description
- Curtain-style decorative lighting chain featuring magenta LED lights with a plug connector for extension.
- Packaging
- Transparent, rigid plastic box, with a red paper cover decorated with a Christmas motif.
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/02689/26 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2026-39
- Published
- 30 September 2026
- Modified
- 7 October 2026
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