Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 9 Jan 2026
SR/00070/26
MTK lighting chain banned from sale over fire risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (MTK lighting chain) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Lighting chain with 50 white LED lights and a transparent cable.
- Brand
- MTK
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Lighting chains
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The product poses a risk of burns, since the cross-section of the conductors is too small. This could accumulate too much heat energy and catch fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598-2-20.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Spain
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00070/26
View official notice ↗
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