EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Lighting chain SWB “LUZ NAVIDAD LED” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01389/26
Summary
The controller casing is too thin and can easily break and the cable of the lighting chain can easily detach or break. Due to this, live parts are made accessible and the user can receive an electric shock. 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 — SWB
- Brand
- SWB
- Name / model
- LUZ NAVIDAD LED · 1206
- Barcode
- 8435733012068
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Decorative lights strip with 160 LED lights.
What is the risk?
- The controller casing is too thin and can easily break and the cable of the lighting chain can easily detach or break. Due to this, live parts are made accessible and the user can receive an electric shock. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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