Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 22 Jul 2026
SR/02089/26
Lighting chain withdrawn from the market over electric-shock risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of 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 Christmas lighting chain with a transparent cable, 144 LED lights, and a white control box. The device is equipped with an EK-04 model 8-program mini controller. Technical data: 220 V, Class II appliance.
- 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 standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02089/26
View official notice ↗
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