Lighting chain Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a specific lighting chain product sold in Hungary. The recall was initiated by the distributor following an official assessment that identified non-compliance with EU safety regulations. The product poses a risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation and design flaws. The recall order requires the product to be removed from end users and prohibits further marketing.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Lighting chain (decorative string lights)
– Product name: Folyó lámpás 3*2 M 240 lámpa műanyag színes fény
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / type number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 1853207520658884655396261
– Country of origin: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying country: Hungary
– Case number: SR/01498/26
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following specific hazards based on the product’s construction:

– Electric shock hazard: The accessible wires and LEDs have inadequate insulation. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. This means a user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
– Non-compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.
– Risk level: The recall notice classifies the risk as “Serious risk.”

*Note: The source data does not mention a strangulation hazard. The hazard information above is derived exclusively from the “danger” field in the provided EU Safety Gate data.*

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure ordered for the distributor is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who have purchased this specific lighting chain should immediately stop using it. The product should be unplugged and kept out of reach of children and pets. Consumers should contact the retailer or distributor where the product was purchased for instructions on how to return the item and receive the official remedy.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the authorities consists of two measures applied to the distributor:

– Measure 1: Recall of the product from end users.
– Measure 2: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

The specific remedy for the consumer (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is not explicitly stated in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the seller to confirm the exact remedy offered.

6. Contact Information
– Recall authority: European Commission Safety Gate (formerly RAPEX)
– Reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098941
– Notifying country contact: Hungary (specific consumer contact number or email not provided in the recall notice)
– Distributor contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Information
– Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
– Product type: Consumer product
– Date of entry into force of measures: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures of the product are available at the following URLs (provided for identification purposes only):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11009328
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11009329
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11009330

Important Note: This record is based solely on the information contained in the official EU Safety Gate alert (Case Number SR/01498/26). Any details not present in that source, such as specific refund amounts, retailer names, or production date ranges, are not included. Consumers are advised to verify their product using the barcode and product name, and to follow the instructions provided by the distributor or retailer.

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