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🧸 Product HU December 18, 2015

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ ГИРЛЯНДА 240L

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ ГИРЛЯНДА 240L
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flash
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3922 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 electric light chain called 240L. It can give you a shock or start a fire.

What's happening? The wires inside are too thin and may get too hot. The plug is also too small.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this light chain in Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your local store or a repair person for help.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the flash · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 18, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/187575

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ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ ГИРЛЯНДА 240L. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The wire ends solder...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 18, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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