Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 28 Apr 2026
SR/01287/26
Aquarium lamp banned from sale over electric-shock risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Aquarium lamp) 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
- LED aquarium light with a power supply integrated into the cable. The light is plastic-covered. Technical data: 220-240 V 50 Hz; 12 W; length of 38.5 cm. Intended for a water tank of 40-50 size.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Lighting equipment
Why it's dangerous
Electric shock
The mechanical strength of the power supply housing is inadequate. Moreover, the product is not protected against moisture. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an 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
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01287/26
View official notice ↗
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