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🧸 Product SK November 3, 2023

Flexible Strip Light

A 10 m long white light chain, with a device for changing lighting modes ("mini controller"). The chain is not marked with any mandatory data or provided with a sleeve on which these data were indicated.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Flexible Strip Light
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
When disconnecting the connector, live parts are accessible. The termination of the chain does not have sufficient protection against contact with live parts, as the cover does not hold in place. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 938 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? A flexible strip light that plugs in. It can give a dangerous electric shock if not safe.

What's happening? The light’s plug-in part can expose live wires when you unplug it. The cover may not stay on, making it unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you use this light in Slovakia, you could get a shock.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or electrician for a safe replacement. Talk to your 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: When disconnecting the connector, live parts are accessible. The termination of the chain does not have sufficient protection against contact with live parts, as the cover does not hold in place. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 3, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010754

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What is this product recall alert about?
Flexible Strip Light. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: When disconnecting the connector, live parts are accessible. The termination of the chain does not have sufficient protection against contact with live parts, as the cover does not hold in place...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 3, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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