EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain MTK “Luces de cadena led” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00070/26
Summary
The product poses a risk of burns, since the cross-section of the conductors is too small. This could accumulate too much heat energy and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598-2-20.
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Product
Lighting chain — MTK
- Brand
- MTK
- Name / model
- Luces de cadena led · TW1416
- Barcode
- 8447258001625
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Lighting chain with 50 white LED lights and a transparent cable.
What is the risk?
- The product poses a risk of burns, since the cross-section of the conductors is too small. This could accumulate too much heat energy and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598-2-20.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2025
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