Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 7 May 2026
SR/01389/26
SWB lighting chain banned from sale over electric-shock risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (SWB 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
- Decorative lights strip with 160 LED lights.
- Brand
- SWB
- 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 controller casing is too thin and can easily break and the cable of the lighting chain can easily detach or break. Due to this, live parts are made accessible and the user can receive an electric shock.
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/01389/26
View official notice ↗
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