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🧸 Product HU April 15, 2022

CMI — Chain of mini fairy lights

Lighting chain with 100 replaceable, warm white miniature lamps.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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CMI — Chain of mini fairy lights
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
Live parts can become accessible when the lamps are being replaced or if they break. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4048123018195
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This alert was reported 1506 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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13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? These are small battery-powered fairy lights sold as mini chains. They plug into the wall or run on batteries.

What's happening? Some of these lights can let you touch live wires when you change a bulb or if a bulb breaks. This can give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own these lights in Hungary, you could be at risk when you handle them.

What should I do? Stop using them right away and ask a shop or a pharmacist what to do next.

🤖 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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CMI
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: Live parts can become accessible when the lamps are being replaced or if they break. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 15, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005937

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
CMI — Chain of mini fairy lights. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: Live parts can become accessible when the lamps are being replaced or if they break. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 15, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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