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🧸 Product GB June 28, 2019

Catch Way — LED Light strip

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Catch Way — LED Light strip
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product has inadequate clearance distances, which could lead to the lighting chain becoming live at 240V. A person can touch the chain and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2634 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 an LED light strip called Catch Way. It is a long, flexible strip with small lights on it.

What's happening? The lights may not be safe. Wires inside are too close together. This can make the whole strip become live with electricity. If you touch it, you could get a dangerous shock.

Does this affect me? If you have this light strip in your home, you could be at risk. It is sold in the UK.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Contact the store where you bought it 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 product has inadequate clearance distances, which could lead to the lighting chain becoming live at 240V. A person can touch the chain and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 28, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/371842

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What is this product recall alert about?
Catch Way — LED Light strip. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product has inadequate clearance distances, which could lead to the lighting chain becoming live at 240V. A person can touch the chain and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Repub...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 28, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
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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