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🧸 Product ES May 8, 2026

CHRISTMAS CURTAIN LIGHTS

Lighting chain. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique product identifier: 1005004381712135-12000028982264117).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
CHRISTMAS CURTAIN LIGHTS
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product has insufficient mechanical strength and there is insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors. There is a risk of fire and the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 19 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
5 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 22, 2026

What is this? These are Christmas curtain lights. They plug into the wall to make lights shine.

What's happening? The lights may break easily. Wires inside are too thin. This can cause fires or shocks.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Spain, they could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using them now. Ask a shop or electrician for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist 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: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product has insufficient mechanical strength and there is insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors. There is a risk of fire and the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
5 days ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098817

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What is this product recall alert about?
CHRISTMAS CURTAIN LIGHTS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product has insufficient mechanical strength and there is insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors. There is a risk of fire and the user could touch accessible live parts a...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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