EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain “LIGHTS” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01407/26
Summary
The cable cross section, the mechanical strength and dielectric strength are insufficient. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. Additionally, the product may overheat and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
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Product
Lighting chain
- Name / model
- LIGHTS · 3*2 LARGE CURTAIN LIGHTS-WARM WHITE, BYC100M1000D
- Barcode
- 735477061909
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with the sales description: 3x2 large curtain lights-warm white. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique product identifiers: 1005005492407907, 12000033434560208).
What is the risk?
- The cable cross section, the mechanical strength and dielectric strength are insufficient. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. Additionally, the product may overheat and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/02/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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