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SMD METEOR TUBE lighting chain — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockOct 2, 2026
Photo from the official notice: SMD METEOR TUBE lighting chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: SMD METEOR TUBE lighting chain — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

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.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (28/03/2026)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (28/03/2026)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (28/03/2026)

Product description

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.

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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