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LED decorative lights Lighting chain — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-05-01 · China-origin

Hazard: Electric shockOrigin: China

LED decorative lighting chain, electric shock hazard

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-01
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	27640
Category	Lighting chains
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The product has insufficient mechanical strength, insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors and insufficient length of the cable between the plug and the first bulb. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Non-compliance	Low Voltage Directive; European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market. Warning consumers of the risks.
Recall number	SR/01245/26
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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