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🧸 Product DE July 24, 2015

1) LED Strip and 2) LED Strip Light

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
1) LED Strip and 2) LED Strip Light
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment

Hazard: The mains plug does not have sufficient plug pin insulation. Contact with the live part of the plug pins is therefore possible when inserting or removing the plug from the mains socket. The product does not comply wit

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3961 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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11 days in total
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What is this? These are LED light strips that plug straight into a wall socket. The plastic around the metal plug prongs can be too thin.

What's happening? If the plastic is too thin, you might touch the live metal prongs when you plug in or unplug the strip. This can give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? Anyone using these LED strips in Germany could get a shock. The strips were made in China.

What should I do? Stop using the strip right away. Ask a shop or a pharmacist what to do next.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The mains plug does not have sufficient plug pin insulation. Contact with the live part of the plug pins is therefore possible when inserting or removing the plug from the mains socket. The product does not comply wit · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 24, 2015
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/170144

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What is this product recall alert about?
1) LED Strip and 2) LED Strip Light. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The mains plug does not have sufficient plug pin insulation. Contact with the live part of the plug pins is therefore possible when inserting or removing the plug from the mains socket....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 24, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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