Lighting chain Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This record documents a recall and market withdrawal of a lighting chain product notified by Hungary under EU Safety Gate case number SR/01667/26. The notification was published on the Safety Gate system. The product presents a risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation and potential flashover during use. The responsible economic operators have been ordered to withdraw the product from the market and to recall it from end users.

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
– Barcode: 8595568685032
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– 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

3. Hazard Information
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk. The specific hazard identified in the recall notice is electric shock. The danger is described as follows: the product has inadequate insulation and a flashover may occur during use. As a result, the 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.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure of recall of the product from end users was ordered, with a date of entry into force of 19/02/2026. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and follow the instructions provided by the distributor or retailer. The specific steps for consumers to return or dispose of the product are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the general recall order. Consumers should contact the retailer or distributor from whom they purchased the product for further instructions.

5. Official Remedy
The following measures were ordered by the authorities:
– Type of economic operator: Retailer
– Category of measure: Withdrawal of the product from the market
– Date of entry into force: 19/02/2026
– Type of economic operator: Distributor
– Category of measure: Recall of the product from end users
– Date of entry into force: 19/02/2026

The official remedy is the withdrawal of the product from the market and the recall of the product from end users. The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund, replacement) is not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099173
– Case number: SR/01667/26
– Notifying country: Hungary
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Contact details for the retailer or distributor: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the point of purchase for further information.

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