Lighting chain Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01998/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure enforcement date of 16/05/2026

1. Recall Summary
A recall and market withdrawal has been issued for a specific model of mains-powered lighting chain. The product, identified as “50CM” (model numbers 23 and XL-50CM), was notified by Hungary. The recall is due to a failure to meet safety requirements, specifically concerning the cable anchorage and insulation of accessible wires, which poses an electric shock risk to users. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or the relevant European standard EN 60598.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Lighting chain (Christmas lighting chain)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: 50CM
– Model/Type Number: 23, XL-50CM
– Description: A mains-powered, series-connectable, curtain-like Christmas lighting chain. It features 8 plastic icicle-shaped tubes containing 288 LED lights. Technical specifications: 220-240V, 50Hz, 4.2W.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Hungary
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
– Risk Type: Electric shock
– Danger: The cable is not properly anchored (missing cable strain relief) and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. As a result, a 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.
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are warned of the risks associated with this product. The official measure requires that consumers be warned of the risks. The specific instructions for consumers, as stated in the recall notice, are implied by the measures taken: the product has been recalled from end users. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and follow the instructions provided by the distributor regarding the recall.

5. Official Remedy
The following measures were ordered by the authorities against the distributor, with a date of entry into force of 16/05/2026:
– Withdrawal of the product from the market: The product is no longer permitted to be sold.
– Recall of the product from end users: Consumers are entitled to return the product.
– Warning consumers of the risks: Official warnings have been issued.
The specific remedy (e.g., refund or replacement) is not detailed in the recall notice, but the recall from end users implies a remedy will be provided by the distributor.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01998/26
– Notifying Country: Hungary
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099473
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of purchase (the distributor) for instructions on returning the product and obtaining a remedy.

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