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🧸 Product DE February 25, 2022

HENGDA — Hohe Leistung Lichtnetz

White lighting chain with a "curtain" effect, weighting 540 grammes. 230 V, 15w. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.

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HENGDA — Hohe Leistung Lichtnetz
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Furthermore, the cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ 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 1555 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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 lights made by HENGDA. The wires inside do not have enough protection and can get too hot.

What's happening? The wires can overheat and cause burns or a fire. The lights may also give an electric shock if touched.

Does this affect me? If you own these lights in Germany, you could be at risk of burns, fire, or electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a store or a professional to check them. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you are hurt.

🤖 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)
HENGDA
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Furthermore, the cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 25, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005557

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
HENGDA — Hohe Leistung Lichtnetz. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Furthermore, the cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The user could...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 25, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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