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🧸 Product FR April 1, 2022

Guirlande de noël bandeau à rideau lumière de cordelette - 220V, 4,5M, 100LED

Curtain-type string lights 220V - 100 LEDs Markings on the product: EK-04 / IP44/ Class II symbol. Product sold online, in particular via Rakuten France.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Guirlande de noël bandeau à rideau lumière de cordelette - 220V, 4,5M, 100LED
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product is improperly designed, the electrical insulation is inadequate. The plug of the string lights is not protected against splashing water. The external conductors, the power cable and the casing of the LEDs have no additional insulation. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1580 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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 a string of Christmas lights that plugs into a wall socket. It is 4.5 metres long and has 100 small LED lights.

What's happening? The lights are not made safely. The wires inside are not well covered, so you could touch live parts and get an electric shock. The plug is also not protected from water.

Does this affect me? If you have this string of lights in France, you could be at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Return the lights to where you bought them.

🤖 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: The product is improperly designed, the electrical insulation is inadequate. The plug of the string lights is not protected against splashing water. The external conductors, the power cable and the casing of the LEDs have no additional insulation. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock from them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005296

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Guirlande de noël bandeau à rideau lumière de cordelette - 220V, 4,5M, 100LED. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product is improperly designed, the electrical insulation is inadequate. The plug of the string lights is not protected against splashing water. The external conductors, the power cable and...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 1, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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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