FIVE-POINTED STAR

The cable lacks a cable strain relief and therefore is not properly anchored. Moreover, the dimensions of the connection plug and socket are incorrect and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation.. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598.

Published: 05 September 2025
Notifying authority: Hungary
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 14/05/2025 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 14/05/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/03143/25
Model: C-3
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6947654000038

Classification

Category: Lighting chains
Risk type: Electric shock
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Lighting chain, equipped with white LEDs and transparent insulated wire.