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🧸 Product HU March 4, 2022

188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY

Icicle-like lighting chain with 188 non-replaceable, white LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The product is not protected against moisture despite being recommended for outdoor use (water could penetrate the product). The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1655 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 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? This is an outdoor LED string light sold in Hungary. It is meant to decorate with light.

What's happening? The wires inside the light are too thin and not held tightly. Water can get in even though it is for outside. The light could overheat or give an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you have this light at home or outdoors, you could get burned, shocked, or start a fire.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or electrician for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor 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: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The product is not protected against moisture despite being recommended for outdoor use (water could penetrate the product). The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 4, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005678

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What is this product recall alert about?
188L LED JÉGCSAP FÉNY. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The product is not protected against moisture despite being recommended for outd...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 4, 2022 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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