Lighting chain Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a specific model of decorative lighting chain. The recall was initiated by authorities in Hungary and affects a product identified as an icicle-style decorative light string. The product was found to present a risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation, which could lead to a flashover during use. The recall notice was issued under case number SR/01667/26 and is classified as a serious risk. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive or the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Lighting chain (decorative light string)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model/Type number: KL25-503
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 8595568685032
– Description: Icicle-style decorative light string with 500 multi-coloured LEDs, white insulated wiring, and an end-to-end connector for extendable series connection.
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: Hungary
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product poses an electric shock hazard. According to the recall notice, the product has inadequate insulation and a flashover may occur during use. This means that a user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. 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 risk level is classified as serious.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The official measure ordered by the authorities includes a recall of the product from end users. Consumers are advised to follow the instructions provided by the distributor or retailer regarding the return or disposal of the product. The recall from end users took effect on 19 February 2026. Consumers should check the product’s model number (KL25-503) and barcode (8595568685032) to confirm if their unit is affected.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy consists of two measures ordered by the authorities:
– Withdrawal of the product from the market: Ordered for the retailer, effective 19 February 2026.
– Recall of the product from end users: Ordered for the distributor, effective 19 February 2026.
The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is not explicitly stated in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the retailer or distributor from whom they purchased the product for details on the return process and any compensation.

6. Contact Information
– Recall case number: SR/01667/26
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099173
– Notifying country authority: Hungary (specific contact details not provided in the recall notice)
– Retailer and distributor: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the point of purchase for further instructions.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional images of the product are available at the following URLs (provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011288
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011289
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011290
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011291
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011292

*Note: No contact information beyond the Safety Gate reference and case number is provided in the source data. Consumers should refer to the official Safety Gate alert for any updates or local contact details.*

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