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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS November 13, 2020

Connectable lighting chain

Lighting chain with option to connect another set. The product was also sold online, in particular via bol.com.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Connectable lighting chain
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The switch-box can be easily opened without using tools. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2131 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? A chain of lights that plugs into the wall. The box that holds the plug can be opened too easily.

What's happening? The plug box can be opened without tools. A person might touch the live wires inside and get a shock.

Does this affect me? If you have this lighting chain in the Netherlands, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or electrician for help. 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: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The switch-box can be easily opened without using tools. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 13, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002162

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What is this product recall alert about?
Connectable lighting chain. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The switch-box can be easily opened without using tools. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 13, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
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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