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🧸 Product HU September 30, 2016

140L LED LUZ DE NAVIDAD

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
140L LED LUZ DE NAVIDAD
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The design of the cord extension socket enables the single-pole insertion of a plug leaving the remaining live pin ac
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3635 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a string of Christmas lights made in China. It plugs into the wall to light up.

What's happening? The wires inside are too thin. They can get too hot and cause electric shocks or fires.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this light set in Hungary, it could be dangerous.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unsafe.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The design of the cord extension socket enables the single-pole insertion of a plug leaving the remaining live pin ac · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 30, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/227371

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What is this product recall alert about?
140L LED LUZ DE NAVIDAD. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The design of the cord extension socket enables the single-pole insertion of a plug l...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 30, 2016 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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