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🧸 Product HU February 26, 2021

GLOBO — Desk lamp

White ceramic potted cactus shaped desk lamp.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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GLOBO — Desk lamp
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Injuries
Category
Lighting equipment
Hazard
The lamp is attractive to children but it is not equipped with a transformer or converter. The mechanical strength of the lamp is inadequate, it can easily break causing cutting injuries or live parts can become accessible. As a result, the user can touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (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 2026 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A desk lamp made by GLOBO. It can give an electric shock and may break easily.

What's happening? The lamp is not safe for children. It can break and expose live wires, causing shocks or cuts.

Does this affect me? If you own this lamp in Hungary, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Ask a store or electrician to help remove it. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you were shocked.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
GLOBO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Injuries · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The lamp is attractive to children but it is not equipped with a transformer or converter. The mechanical strength of the lamp is inadequate, it can easily break causing cutting injuries or live parts can become accessible. As a result, the user can touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003200

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
GLOBO — Desk lamp. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Injuries · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The lamp is attractive to children but it is not equipped with a transformer or converter. The mechanical strength of the lamp is inadequate, it can easily break causing cutting inj...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 26, 2021 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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