InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : XWATT – Lighting chain

XWATT – Lighting chain

Name: Karácsonyi fény / Christmas light

Category: 10

Date: 2026-10-02

Product Category: Lighting chains

Risk Type: Electric shock

Danger: The product lacks sufficient insulation. Live wires are easily accessible. Moreover, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Additionally, the unit lacks a proper mechanical wire strain relief device, the structure allows single-pole insertion of plugs, and the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. The user could touch live parts and 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.

Measures: 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: 13/04/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/04/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/04/2026

Description: LED lighting chain with 100 cold white non-replaceable LED lights and a black electronic rectifier unit box marked LX-01.

Notifying Country: Hungary

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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