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🧸 Product LT January 27, 2023

Gordon

20m long electric lighting chain marketed as Christmas item.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Gordon
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The electrical conductor is too thin and may overheat, melting the insulation and exposing live parts. A user can receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 3133311269470
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This alert was reported 1218 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a small electrical gadget made in China. The wires inside are too thin and can get too hot.

What's happening? The thin wires may melt the plastic cover. This could leave bare wires that can give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you have this gadget in Lithuania, it could be dangerous for you.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or an electrician for help. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist 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 electrical conductor is too thin and may overheat, melting the insulation and exposing live parts. A user can receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 27, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007719

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What is this product recall alert about?
Gordon. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The electrical conductor is too thin and may overheat, melting the insulation and exposing live parts. A user can receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of Ch...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 27, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
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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