Christmas light

The product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, water could penetrate the product and cause an electric shock. Moreover, the product could easily break in case of an impact. Damaged equipment may thus overheat and lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598-2-20.

Published: 27 March 2026
Notifying authority: Belgium
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00878/26
Model: EK-04

Classification

Category: Lighting chains
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Decorative lighting chain. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.