Christmas lights

Electric shock Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Christmas lights
Alert NumberSR/02397/25
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published4 July 2025

Risk Description

Due to the insufficient mechanical strength of the product, access to live parts is possible. Moreover, the product has an insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors, it allows single-pole plug insertion, has insufficient cable length between plug and the first socket and also does not meet the declared requirements for protection against moisture. This may result in the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

A lighting chain designed for interconnection, consisting of non-replaceable LED light sources and a device for changing lighting modes.

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