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🧸 Product HU September 24, 2021

5M LED MERRY CHRISTMAS

Icicle-shaped lighting chain with 140 non-replaceable, white LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
5M LED MERRY CHRISTMAS
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1770 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A string of small LED Christmas lights made in China.

What's happening? The wires inside can get too hot and start a fire. If wires break, you could get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Hungary, stop using them now.

What should I do? Take the lights to a shop or throw them away safely. Ask a shop worker or electrician for help.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the active parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 24, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004457

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What is this product recall alert about?
5M LED MERRY CHRISTMAS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too thin and they can overheat, leading to burns or fire. In the event of damage of the base-insulated wires, the acti...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 24, 2021 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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