The acquired cohort contains 12 official alert references published from 2005-02-11 to 2025-01-17. This page compares 8 selected, distinct product descriptions, including lighting chain, lighting chains. The other 4 records still contribute to the cohort counts but are not displayed: descriptions may repeat, lack the display inputs, or fall outside the eight-description display limit. The recorded risks raise separate evidence questions about labels/instructions. Compare the product features and dated findings below before scoping an investigation. These historical observations do not determine your product’s compliance or a market failure rate.
Evidence retrieved 2026-10-07. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.
Dated official observations
Compare the product features and reported failure mechanism
The source wording below describes the reported case at that time. Read each complete report before using it in an investigation.
Lighting chain · SR/00264/25
Report published 2025-01-17 · notifying country Spain · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
White lighting chain, with 50 LEDs of light sources for indoor and outdoor use. [1]
Reported risk explanation
The cable of the product has an insufficient diameter, hence heating up easily and creating a risk of burns for the user. Moreover, a lack of warnings and instructions on the product, can lead a user to access live parts when using the adaptor being unaware of the risks resulting from handling the product. This increases the risk of the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive or those of European standard EN 60598. [1]
Reported measures, verbatim
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 measuresDate of entry into force: 17/12/2024Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/12/2024Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/12/2024Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 17/12/2024 [1]
Report published 2022-06-10 · notifying country Latvia · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
LED lighting chain with 8 programs and a mini controller, with CE marking. Product sold online, in particular via eBay. [2]
Reported risk explanation
The product does not have adequate mechanical strength and insulation. Live parts may easily become accessible and a user may receive an electric shock.Moreover, the product lacks the required labelling and instructions for safe use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60598-2-20. [2]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/02/2022 [2]
Report published 2022-06-10 · notifying country Latvia · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Lighting chain, sold online, in particular via Ali Express. [3]
Reported risk explanation
The product does not have adequate mechanical strength and insulation. Live parts may easily become accessible and a user may receive an electric shock.Moreover, the product lacks the required labelling and instructions for safe use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with the European standard EN 60598 part 1 and part 2-20. [3]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 05/01/2022 [3]
Report published 2020-11-13 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Lighting chain with 35 replaceable miniature lamps. [4]
Reported risk explanation
During a light source change using a tool, live (active) parts may become accessible. Lack of instructions for a broken bulb can result an electric shock for users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [4]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 24/05/2020 [4]
Report published 2016-12-16 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Lighting chain with 20 replaceable miniature lamps in plastic lamp holders, fixed to a plastic frame in the form of a reindeer. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with paper label. [5]
Reported risk explanation
null The product does not have warnings that 1) lamps must be replaced with the same type to avoid overheating 2) the product should be destroyed in case of damage to the external wires, 3) there is a risk of electric shock in case of breakage of, or absence of, a lamp. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [5]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 31/08/2016 [5]
Report published 2014-07-04 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Lighting chain with 50 replaceable miniature lamps in plastic lamp holders, fixed to a plastic frame in the form of two five-pointed stars. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with paper label. [6]
Reported risk explanation
null The product does not have a warning that lamps must be replaced with the same type to avoid overheating.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [6]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/04/2014 [6]
Report published 2014-01-31 · notifying country Slovenia · reported origin Hong Kong
Reported product description
Lighting chain with 100 LED lights in cardboard packaging. [7]
Reported risk explanation
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- there are no instructions for correct use- the wires can be easily pulled from the lamp holders- the wires only have single insulation- the mechanical strength of the bulbs is too lowThe product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [7]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/12/2013 [7]
Report published 2006-09-22 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Lighting chains “CEDAR”with 180, 300, 100, resp. 140 miniature non-replaceable incandescent lamps. An 8-function flashing unit is supplied with the product.Type/model: 1. 180 L; 2. 300L; 3. 100L; 4. 140L. [8]
Reported risk explanation
These products may pose a risk of electric shock because:- the wire inlets of the flashing unit are not rounded thus the wires can get damaged,- the cross section area of the cores is less than required,- the cord anchorage is missing,- the warnings in instructions for use are not complete.This products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard. [8]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown [8]
12 distinct official alert references, published between 2005-02-11 and 2025-01-17. Counts describe the acquired reports, with no market denominator.
Report year
Recorded alerts
2005
3
2006
2
2014
2
2016
1
2020
1
2022
2
2025
1
Recorded risk labels within this evidence task
Label combinations are source facts within one comparison; they do not create separate guides with identical preparation tasks.
Burns, Electric shock: 2 recorded references
Electric shock: 9 recorded references
Fire: 1 recorded references
Source selection, exclusions and calculation method
Filter the acquired, completely parsed English weekly XML releases. Deduplicate official alert references. Group by product category and the complete set of conditional evidence-question topics supported by actual risk text. Risk-label combinations remain recorded cohort facets and do not create buyer intents. Brand, product name, model, origin, notifying country, measurement-only changes and different wording of the same questions do not create intents. Unrecognized mechanisms stay internal for enrichment. Count report years and notifying countries deterministically. Display at most eight newest descriptions with at least 40 characters after whitespace normalization, nonempty reported measures and distinct casefolded descriptions; break date ties by official identifier. All cohort records count even if their description is shorter or not displayed. This is not a representative sample. Counts concern this acquired corpus only.
One acquired version per official public alert reference. Display at most eight newest distinct product descriptions whose normalized whitespace-collapsed text contains at least 40 characters and has nonempty reported measures; ties sort by official identifier. The complete cohort includes shorter descriptions. This is an explicit display selection, not a representative sample.
8 distinct descriptions displayed; 4 cohort records not displayed. Missing fields: {}.
These are selected, dated enforcement observations in the acquired weekly reports, not a random market sample, market-wide failure rate, proof of current product status, or a determination about your product. Notification country is not a complete sales-market or jurisdiction-coverage field. A quoted legal/standard reference is the report’s statement, not independently verified current law or a mandatory test panel.
Calculation safety-gate-evidence-comparison-10; units recorded alerts; no incidence denominator.
Turn the reported failure mechanism into a scoped investigation
Use this checklist to gather your business or product details before speaking with a specialist. The items below explain what to record and suggest useful supporting documents. You can add your own answers in the editable project brief.
Labels, instructions and actual use — what evidence do we have?
Capture the exact label/instruction revision and destination/use context. Compare the information gap described in the report with your own product and current sector requirements, keeping a reported defect separate from a universal wording obligation.
Useful evidence: Current labels/instructions, revision and market/translation records, use/risk information and reviewed applicable requirements.
Can we trace the affected component, formula or design revision across our supplied products?
Compare the reported descriptions with your own identifiers and change records. Treat missing or “Unknown” source fields as unresolved; they do not establish that no action was needed.
Useful evidence: Product identifiers, revision history, supplier/batch traceability and market/operator records.
Who would own an evidence review and any resulting corrective-action decision?
Read the reported measures as historical observations. Establish your own operator roles, sector-specific rules, decision owner and communication responsibilities before adopting another case’s response.
Conditional: Product-risk evidence and operator-role review — Compare the recorded product features and failure mechanism with your product. Confirm the applicable product regime, deciding evidence, operator responsibilities and justified next steps. This does not assume that GPSR or a representative appointment applies to every alert category.
Questions for providers
Which specific product features and reported risk mechanism make these cases relevant or irrelevant to our product?
What current legal, standards or scientific sources support your proposed investigation criteria, and what cannot be concluded from these dated alerts?
Which existing evidence can answer the risk question, what additional work is justified, and who owns any resulting corrective-action decision?
Sources and data dates
Read the official document in context. The audit details identify the precise locators and preserved versions used for this page.
