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300 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 10, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 300 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 300 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 300 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 300 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 300 LED LIGHT lighting chain — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

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 standard EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Distributor (16/05/2026)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (16/05/2026)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (16/05/2026)

Product description

Mains-powered, series-connectable, curtain-like Christmas lighting chain with 300 LED lights. Technical data: 220-240 V, 50 Hz.

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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