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🧸 Product LV June 10, 2022

Christmas Light Ziemassvētku virtenes

Lighting chain, sold online, in particular via Ali Express.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Christmas Light Ziemassvētku virtenes
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains

Hazard: The product does not have adequate mechanical strength and insulation. Live parts may easily become accessible and a user may receive an electric shock. Moreover, the product lacks the required labelling and instructions for safe use.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1510 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 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? These are strings of Christmas lights made in China. They can give you an electric shock.

What's happening? The lights do not have strong enough parts or good insulation. Wires inside can be touched. The lights also come without proper safety labels or instructions.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Latvia, they could hurt you or someone in your home.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for safe lights. 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product does not have adequate mechanical strength and insulation. Live parts may easily become accessible and a user may receive an electric shock. Moreover, the product lacks the required labelling and instructions for safe use. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 10, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006195

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What is this product recall alert about?
Christmas Light Ziemassvētku virtenes. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product does not have adequate mechanical strength and insulation. Live parts may easily become accessible and a user may receive an electric shock. Moreover, the product lacks the required...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 10, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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