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Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights Lighting chain — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-09-13

Hazard: Electric shock

Merry Christmas 180 LED Christmas lights lighting chain for electric shock hazard

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-09-13
Model identifiers	XM-140-C-L-LO
Category	Lighting chains
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The cable is not properly anchored (missing cable strain relief) and the product has inadequate insulation, which may cause an electric shock.
Non-compliance	Low Voltage Directive; European standard EN 60598
Remedy	Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Withdrawal of the product from the market. Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/02578/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Plug, insulation and creepage vs. rating plate; certification coverage for the exact model.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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