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🧸 Product HU November 14, 2025

140 LED LIGHT, Merry Christmas, 110 cm

Lighting chain with 140 LED bulbs.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
140 LED LIGHT, Merry Christmas, 110 cm
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. Furthermore, the plug and socket dimensions do not meet the required specifications. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 6902204579181
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 256 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.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A string of 140 Christmas lights shaped like a garland, 110 cm long.

What's happening? The wires inside can be touched and are not well covered. The plug may not fit right and can let electricity shock you.

Does this affect me? If you have this light set in Hungary, you could get an electric shock.

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

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. Furthermore, the plug and socket dimensions do not meet the required specifications. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 14, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096532

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What is this product recall alert about?
140 LED LIGHT, Merry Christmas, 110 cm. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. Furthermore, the plug and...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 14, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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