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Christmas lights Lighting chain — recall
Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-07-04 · China-origin
Hazard: Electric shockOrigin: China
Christmas lights lighting chain for electric shock risk
| Country | European Union |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2025-07-04 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Model identifiers | 50050 |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Hazard | Electric shock |
| Hazard 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. |
| Non-compliance | Low Voltage Directive nor the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20 |
| Remedy | Recall of the product from end users. Warning consumers of the risks. Withdrawal of the product from the market. |
| Recall number | SR/02397/25 |
| 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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