Lighting chain Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Record

Case Number: SR/01875/26
Date of Entry: 05/06/2026
Notifying Country: Hungary
Source: EU Safety Gate

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, Hungary, has issued a recall and a ban on the marketing of a product identified as a “100 LED Decorative Lights” lighting chain. The product was found to pose a risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation and a design that allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The recall notice states that 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. The measure was ordered against the distributor and includes both a ban on further marketing and a recall of the product from end users, effective from 05/06/2026.

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2. Affected Products

– Product Category: Lighting chains
– Product Name: 100 LED Decorative Lights
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / Type Number: C-27
– Control Box Model: EK-04
– Barcode: 6947654000274
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Description: A decorative lighting chain with 100 LEDs, transparent wiring, and a white integrated control box (model: EK-04) featuring a mechanical program selection button on the back, and an end-to-end plug connector.

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3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard:

– Risk Type: Electric shock
– Danger Description: The product has inadequate insulation, and the structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
– Non-Compliance: 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.
– Risk Level: Classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

No other hazards (such as strangulation or fire) are explicitly described in the recall notice. The reference to “Strangulation Hazard” in the provided metadata is not supported by the text of the recall notice.

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4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should take the following action as stated in the recall notice:

– The product has been subject to a recall from end users, effective 05/06/2026.
– The product is also banned from further marketing.
– Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
– Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact the distributor for further instructions regarding the recall process.

The recall notice does not specify a specific return method, deadline, or whether proof of purchase is required. Consumers are advised to follow the instructions provided by the distributor.

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5. Official Remedy

The official measures ordered by the notifying country (Hungary) are as follows:

– Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor
– Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of entry into force: 05/06/2026
– Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users.
– Date of entry into force: 05/06/2026

The recall notice does not specify whether the remedy is a full refund, a replacement, or a repair. The only stated remedy is the recall of the product from end users and a ban on further marketing.

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6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: Hungary
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099424
– Case Number: SR/01875/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice.

Consumers seeking further information should contact the distributor from whom they purchased the product or refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page linked above.

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