Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 29 Sep 2026
SR/02747/26
Lighting chain withdrawn from the market over electric-shock risk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
- Extendable decorative LED lighting chain featuring eight transparent plastic tubes, each equipped with a double-sided LED strip containing thirty-six colourful LED lights, supplied with a small electronic power supply unit 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's insulation is insufficient. and the power supply unit lacks a mechanical wire strain relief device. Additionally, the mains plug is undersized and its face plate has incorrect dimensions. 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
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02747/26
View official notice ↗
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