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🧸 Product ES March 11, 2016

EUROPA ORIENTAL — SERIE NAVIDENA

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
EUROPA ORIENTAL — SERIE NAVIDENA
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains

Hazard: The user may access live parts because the cover of the flashing unit is not tightly secured and the cable detaches easily. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the releva

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3838 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 a set of Christmas lights made in China. The flashing part of the lights can come loose, showing live wires inside.

What's happening? The lights do not meet EU safety rules. The cover on the flashing unit is loose, and the wire can pull out easily.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Spain, they could give you an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a shop or a pharmacist for help before using them again.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The user may access live parts because the cover of the flashing unit is not tightly secured and the cable detaches easily. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the releva · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 11, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/198301

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EUROPA ORIENTAL — SERIE NAVIDENA. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The user may access live parts because the cover of the flashing unit is not tightly secured and the cable detaches easily. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltag...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 11, 2016 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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