Recalled from consumers
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 24 Mar 2026
SR/00891/26
Merry Christmas lighting chain recalled over electric-shock risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Merry Christmas lighting chain) after it was found to pose an electric-shock risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Lighting chain with 240 cold white LED lights and length of 50 m. Product sold online, in particular via www.szezonrafel.hu
- Brand
- Merry Christmas
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Lighting chains
Why it's dangerous
Electric shock
The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts, leading to a risk of electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00891/26
View official notice ↗
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