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🧸 Product CZ May 3, 2024

140LED VÁNOČNÍ SVĚTELNÝ ŘETĚZ

Light chain with non-replaceable 140 LED light sources equipped with an electronic unit for light effects.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
140LED VÁNOČNÍ SVĚTELNÝ ŘETĚZ
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The electronic unit is not adequately protected with a cover or power supply, making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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This alert was reported 756 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a string of 140 LED Christmas lights made in China. It has a small box that plugs into the wall to power the lights.

What's happening? The box that powers the lights is not covered properly. Wires inside may be exposed. Someone could touch them and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use these lights in the Czech Republic, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Return the lights to where you bought them for a refund or replacement.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The electronic unit is not adequately protected with a cover or power supply, making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 3, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012836

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140LED VÁNOČNÍ SVĚTELNÝ ŘETĚZ. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The electronic unit is not adequately protected with a cover or power supply, making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Rep...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 3, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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