Consumer warning
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 8 Jul 2026
SR/01997/26
Lighting chain subject to a consumer warning over electric-shock risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (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
- Mains-powered, series-connectable, curtain-like Christmas lighting chain with 300 LED lights. Technical data: 220-240 V, 50 Hz.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- 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 (missing cable strain relief) and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Moreover, the plug can be partially inserted leaving a live pin exposed. 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
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01997/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.