The acquired cohort contains 9 official alert references published from 2005-12-23 to 2008-05-16. This page compares 8 selected, distinct product descriptions, including lighting chains, lighting chain, lighting chain "140 bruch, stern jagen" (set of fairy lights in the form of a star). The other 1 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, plug interfaces. 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 chains · 0514/08
Report published 2008-05-16 · notifying country Slovakia · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
1) Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of balls, equipped with a regulatory device with 8 functions.2) Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of flowers, equipped with a regulatory device with 8 functions.Packaging: a cardboard box with a picture of Santa Claus and marking “Christmas”. [1]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the cover of the regulator fails the mechanical test, the regulatory devices are not properly connected to the chain;- the chain cables have an insufficient cross-section of 0.06 mm² (minimum required by the standard is 0.50 mm²) and insufficient length and fork of network plug;- there are no labels, the basic technical data and safety warnings are missing.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [1]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown [1]
Report published 2008-05-09 · notifying country Slovakia · reported origin Unknown
Reported product description
Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of varicoloured hearts, equipped with a regulatory device and packed in a blue cardboard box with a Christmas motif and marking "MULTI FUNCTION" and "Rice light". [2]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the cover of the regulator fails the mechanical test, - the plug does not pass the spring-driven apparatus test, leaving live components accessible,- the chain cable is without marking and it has an insufficient cross-section of 0.06 mm² (minimum required by the standard is 0.50 mm²) and insufficient length of 0.88m.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [2]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown [2]
Lighting chain "140 Bruch, Stern Jagen" (set of fairy lights in the form of a star) · 0212/08
Report published 2008-02-22 · notifying country Germany · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Set of fairy lights in the form of a star, 230 V, for indoors, 140 coloured lights in holder, with flashing device. [3]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock due to the following non-compliances:- lack of strain relief on flashing device and lamp sockets,- nominal cross-section of lead is too small,- length of lead between plug and lamp socket too short,- no warnings included.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [3]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and destruction of the products by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown [3]
Lighting chain - Set of fairy lights in the form of a star · 0218/08
Report published 2008-02-22 · notifying country Germany · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
String of 140 fairy lights with flashing device. [4]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock due to the following non-compliances:- lack of strain relief on flashing device,- the nominal cross-section of lead is too small,- length of lead between plug and lamp socket too short,- no warnings included.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. [4]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and destruction of the products by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown [4]
Christmas lighting chain in the form of a star · 0088/08
Report published 2008-02-01 · notifying country Spain · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
The lighting chain consists of coloured Christmas stars into which the lights are inserted. The packaging is a transparent cellophane bag that is sealed at the top with a piece of cardboard on which is written “60 miniature lights”. [5]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the sample failed the electric strength test for Class II luminaries,- the mechanical strength of the lighting chain is insufficient, given that it failed the test with the apparatus activated by a spring, leaving the live parts accessible,- the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections,- the chain’s cable are lower than that of the type of cable specified in the standard and the nominal cross-section of the conductors is 0.06 mm², which is less than the 50 mm² required by the standard,- the cable did not pass the tensile test, - the plug does not comply with IEC standard 60083,- the length of the cable between the plug and the first light-socket is 0.70 metres, which is less than the 1.50m required by the standard,- it does not provide protection against damp conditions that may arise through normal use, - it failed the electric strength test,- it failed the ball pressure test, - it does not have any markings or safety instructions.The product does not comply with 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): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown [5]
Lighting chain - Luz de Navidad 140 Cabezas · 1058/07
Report published 2007-10-19 · notifying country Spain · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Christmas lighting chain with 1400 coloured bulbs. The packaging is a cardboard box with information on the distributor. [6]
Reported risk explanation
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the sample does not pass the electric strength test corresponding to Class II,- there is no reference indicating the kind of bulbs, - there is no statement that the bulbs cannot be replaced, - there is no origin mark, class II symbol, markings of the degree of protection against dust and damp or warning that the lights can be used indoors only on the bulb holder, cable or a label attached to the cable,- the luminaire does not have sufficient mechanical strength in that it does not pass the test with a spring–driven apparatus, leaving active parts accessible after the test,- the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections,- the cable incorporated in the chain has characteristics inferior to those of the standard and the nominal section of the conductors, at 0.07 mm², is less than the 0.50 mm² required by the standard,- the cable does not pass the tensile test; the power plug does not comply with standard and the length of the cable between the plug and the first bulb, at 1.10 metres, is less than the 1.50 metres required by the standard,- it is not protected against the conditions of damp which may arise in normal use,- it does not pass the electrical rigidity test.The product does not comply with 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): Import rejected by the customs authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown [6]
Report published 2006-07-14 · notifying country Greece · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
100 miniature lights – Five way flasherDecorative 100 lamps lighting chain with five way flasher, packed in red paper box depicting part of Christmas tree, with the indications: 100 MINIATURE LIGHTS, FIVE WAY FLASHER, For indoor use, Pre-tested, Steady burning or flashing, Guaranteed to light, Full size set, One goes out, rest stay lit, Included spare bulbs, Energy saver. [7]
Reported risk explanation
This product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- The cross section area of the lighting chain’s wiring is less than specified. - There is inadequate cord anchorage.- There is inappropriate distance between the plug and the first lamp. - There is inadequate dielectric resistance.- The Greek instructions for use are missing. This product does not comply with the LVD Directive and the LVD European Standards. [7]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown [7]
Report published 2005-12-23 · notifying country Greece · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Lighting chain with flashing unit and 100 miniature lamps "100 Pearl Lights" [8]
Reported risk explanation
Creepage distances and clearances for live parts and accessible parts are less than the required values: plate: cr: 4,62mm, plate: cl: 3,2m (instead of ≥ 6,5mm). The conductors’ cross-sectional area is 0,10mm2 (instead of ≥ 0,50mm2). Internal wiring Cross-sectional area: 0,10mm2 (must be ≥0,50mm2). There is no cord anchorage on the flashing unit. The length of the cable between the plug and the first lamb is 1,0m (instead of ≥1,5m). User instructions only in English and French. There in no warning to inform the consumers that this is an indoor lightening chain only.This product does not comply with the LVD Directive and the 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 ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown [8]
9 distinct official alert references, published between 2005-12-23 and 2008-05-16. Counts describe the acquired reports, with no market denominator.
Report year
Recorded alerts
2005
1
2006
2
2007
1
2008
5
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.
Electric shock: 5 recorded references
Electric shock, Fire: 4 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; 1 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.
Plug, socket and connector interfaces — what evidence do we have?
Identify the exact plug/socket or connector configuration, intended country interface and any adapter supplied. Document the interface dimensions, accessible parts and assembly controls for specialist review against current applicable requirements. Do not assume a reported interface failure applies to every configuration.
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
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