Reported risk evidence comparison

Lighting equipment: plug interfaces — reported risk evidence

The acquired cohort contains 180 official alert references published from 2005-02-25 to 2026-10-02. This page compares 8 selected, distinct product descriptions, including decorative lighting, aquarium lamp, ceiling lamp. The other 172 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 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.

Decorative lighting · SR/02718/26

Report published 2026-10-02 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Luminaire, in the shape of a reindeer, with multi-coloured LED lights, intended as a window decoration. [1]
Reported risk explanation: The product lacks sufficient insulation. The electronic rectifier unit box lacks a mechanical wire strain relief device. Additionally, the mains plug does not comply with the dimensional requirements, leaving live parts easily accessible to the user, who could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20. [1]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 16/05/2026Type 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: 16/05/2026Type 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: 16/05/2026 [1]

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Decorative lighting · SR/02717/26

Report published 2026-10-02 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin Unknown

Reported product description: Decorative luminaire in the shape of a reindeer with yellow LED lights, gold-coloured glitter body, transparent insulated wires, and a white electronic controller box marked EK-04. Product is supplied with a cord extension set. [2]
Reported risk explanation: The product lacks sufficient insulation. The cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of the plugs. Additionally, the mains plug does not comply with the dimensional requirements, leaving live parts easily accessible to the user, who could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20. [2]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 23/05/2026Type 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: 23/05/2026 [2]

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Aquarium lamp · SR/02183/26

Report published 2026-08-07 · notifying country Hungary · reported origin Unknown

Reported product description: Mains-powered LED aquarium lamp with a white plastic housing, telescopic brackets, and a black power cable. [3]
Reported risk explanation: The power supply box is fragile and unsealed. The user could therefore touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.The power supply box is fragile and unsealed. The user could therefore touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the supply cord is too thin, and the dimensions of the plug are non-compliance. This could increase the risk of short-circuits and electric shock for the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2. [3]
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: 12/03/2026 [3]

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Ceiling lamp · SR/02042/26

Report published 2026-07-17 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: LED ceiling mounted lamp with attached wall plug, intended for outdoor use. [4]
Reported risk explanation: The supplied plug does not meet dimensional requirements and cannot make a secure connection with the socket. Additionally, the supplied cord is not suitable for outdoor use and will deteriorate in the sun. Consequently, the product could overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [4]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown [4]

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Nightlight · SR/01719/26

Report published 2026-06-12 · notifying country Germany · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Nightlight designed to be plugged into a socket. [5]
Reported risk explanation: The housing can easily detach from the holder, leaving the plug with two exposed lamp contact points in the socket. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [5]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditionsDate of entry into force: Unknown [5]

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LED lamp · SR/00744/26

Report published 2026-03-13 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: LED table lamp with attached wall plug. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DN64JY7M). [6]
Reported risk explanation: The dimensions of the connection plug and socket do not comply with the specifications. Moreover, there is insufficient creepage and clearance distances between internal circuits.If there is a surge in the current or fault with the product, the plug may overheat and/or explode, leading to a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [6]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 11/01/2026Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 17/12/2025 [6]

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Lighting chain · SR/04389/25

Report published 2025-12-19 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: A set of LED string lights for a Christmas tree, with a battery-operated remote control and wall plug. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F8HT22CY). [7]
Reported risk explanation: The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This could cause the product to arc or spark during use, leading to a fire. Furthermore, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts or water could penetrate the product and cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [7]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 23/10/2025 [7]

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LED lamp · SR/03883/25

Report published 2025-11-07 · notifying country Germany · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Ceiling LED lamp to be assembled from individual elements, including 28 tubes. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (article number 167546847988) [8]
Reported risk explanation: Due to the incorrect design of the plug, the user can touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. [8]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 07/10/2025 [8]

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What this acquired cohort contains

180 distinct official alert references, published between 2005-02-25 and 2026-10-02. Counts describe the acquired reports, with no market denominator.

Report year	Recorded alerts
2005	7
2006	7
2007	6
2008	13
2009	9
2010	12
2011	18
2012	6
2013	14
2014	7
2015	9
2016	6
2017	9
2018	10
2019	11
2020	11
2021	4
2022	3
2023	1
2024	2
2025	9
2026	6

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: 6 recorded references
Burns, Electric shock, Fire: 25 recorded references
Electric shock: 99 recorded references
Electric shock, Fire: 45 recorded references
Fire: 5 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; 172 cohort records not displayed. Missing fields: {'measures': 26, 'description': 3}.

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.
Useful evidence: Interface drawings/specifications, destination configurations, adapter BOM and relevant measurements/results.
Reported context: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]
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.
Useful evidence: Supply-chain responsibility map, applicable-law review, investigation scope and documented decision/communication workflow.

Work packages and dependencies

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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