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🧸 Product HU August 23, 2024

Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor

Lighting chain with 125 non-replaceable white LED lamps and a socket outlet that allows connection to additional lighting chains. 220-240 V / 50 Hz / 50 W.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The insulation of the accessible wires is inadequate. The dimensions of the main plug are too small. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8595563688885
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This alert was reported 706 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a string of Christmas lights with small plugs and thin wires. The wires do not protect you well from electricity.

What's happening? The lights can give you an electric shock if you touch the wires or plug. The plug is too small for safe use.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights at home, you could get hurt. They were sold in Hungary.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to a pharmacist or 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: The insulation of the accessible wires is inadequate. The dimensions of the main plug are too small. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 23, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10014136

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What is this product recall alert about?
Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The insulation of the accessible wires is inadequate. The dimensions of the main plug are too small. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People'...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 23, 2024 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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