Lighting chain Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Lighting chain

Brand: Sternhoff

Country: Slovakia

Hazards: Electric Shock Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01350/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Lighting chain
Brand Sternhoff
Country Slovakia
Case Number SR/01350/26
Hazard Electric Shock Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

1. Recall Summary
The European Union Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a Sternhoff brand LED Christmas Lights Icicle product. The recall was initiated by the distributor in Slovakia. The product presents a risk of electric shock due to multiple non-compliances with applicable safety regulations. The distributor has taken measures including recall of the product from end users, withdrawal of the product from the market, and warning consumers of the risks. The case number is SR/01350/26.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Lighting chain (LED Christmas Lights Icicle)
– Brand: Sternhoff
– Name: LED Christmas Lights Icicle
– Type/Model Number: SDH398
– Barcode (EAN): 5904347194598
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Poland
– Notifying Country: Slovakia
– Category: Lighting chains
– Description: Lighting chain intended for interconnection, which contains non-replaceable LED lights and a device for changing lighting modes. The product was sold online, in particular via the website tvojbyt.sk.

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly identified in the EU Safety Gate notification:
– Electric Shock: The product has insufficient mechanical strength. The nominal cross-section of the conductors is insufficient. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. As a result, 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.

4. Consumer Action Required
The distributor has issued the following measures:
– Recall of the product from end users.
– Withdrawal of the product from the market.
– Warning consumers of the risks.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the distributor regarding the return or disposal of the product. The date of entry into force for these measures is listed as “Unknown” in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The specific remedy details (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) are not specified in the recall notice. The distributor is the economic operator taking the notified measures.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Slovakia
– Distributor: The distributor in Slovakia is the economic operator taking the measures. Specific contact details (address, phone number, email) for the distributor are not specified in the recall notice.
– Online Sales: The product was sold online, in particular via tvojbyt.sk. Contact information for this retailer is not specified in the recall notice.
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098756
– Case Number: SR/01350/26

Additional Information Not Specified in the Recall Notice:
– Batch number
– Production dates
– Company recall code
– Specific refund or replacement terms
– Distributor contact details (address, phone, email)
– Date of entry into force of measures

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Lighting chain?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01350/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Lighting chain?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Lighting chain?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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