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🧸 Product HU June 9, 2017

140 LED MINILUCCIOLE LED

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
140 LED MINILUCCIOLE LED
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cross-sectional area of the cores of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the rectifier unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected
Origin
People's Republic of China
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A string of 140 small LED lights made in China. The wires inside can get too hot and the ends are not well protected.

What's happening? These lights may cause electric shocks or start a fire because the wires are too thin and not safely covered.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Hungary, they could be dangerous for you.

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

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the cores of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the rectifier unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 9, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/264179

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What is this product recall alert about?
140 LED MINILUCCIOLE LED. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the cores of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the rectifier unit and the LE...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 9, 2017 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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