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Lighting chain — electric shock risk (SR/01424/26)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMay 22, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (SR/01424/26)
Photo from the official notice: Lighting chain — electric shock risk (SR/01424/26)

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

Hazard

The product has inadequate insulation and there is insufficient protection against water. Additionally, the cross-sectional area of the electrical conductors is insufficient. Due to insufficient creepage distances, there is a risk of electrical breakdown between conductive parts. 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.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Importer (08/05/2026)

Product description

Lighting chain with LED lights, intended for outdoor use.

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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