Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 29 Sep 2026
SR/02688/26
Lighting chain banned from sale over electric-shock risk
EU authorities banned the sale 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
- Extendable decorative lighting chain with 100 colorful LED lights and a black electronic controller box.
- 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 product lacks sufficient insulation. Additionally, the unit lacks a proper mechanical wire strain relief device, the structure allows single-pole insertion of plugs, and the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. The user could touch 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
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02688/26
View official notice ↗
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