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140 LED LIGHT, Merry x-mas lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 12, 2025
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT, Merry x-mas lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT, Merry x-mas lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT, Merry x-mas lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT, Merry x-mas lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT, Merry x-mas lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 140 LED LIGHT, Merry x-mas lighting chain — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The cable is not properly anchored. Moreover, the product has inadequate insulation. Additionally, the structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. Furthermore, the dimensions of the connection plug and socket do not comply with the specifications. Therefore, the user could touch accessible live parts, causing an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (07/05/2025)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (07/05/2025)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (07/05/2025)

Product description

String-shaped decorative lighting chain with an 8-function flashing unit and a socket-outlet that can be expanded with additional members.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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