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🧸 Product SK May 29, 2015

140 Christmas Light RICE

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
140 Christmas Light RICE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains

Hazard: The flashing unit does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break exposing live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 4123 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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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? These are Christmas lights with flashing units that may break and show live wires.

What's happening? The flashing part is too weak and can crack open, which could cause an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Slovakia, they could be unsafe to use.

What should I do? Stop using them right away and ask a shop or electrician for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel a shock.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The flashing unit does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break exposing live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60 · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/162622

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What is this product recall alert about?
140 Christmas Light RICE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The flashing unit does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break exposing live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the releva...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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