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🧸 Product HU February 10, 2023

Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line)

Lighting icicle-shaped chain with 125 non-replaceable colourful LED lamps, 6.5 meters long. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection to another lighting chain.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored, is too thin and could consequently overheat, leading to burns or fire. In addition, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. A user could touch accessible live parts, which can cause 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
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1311 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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 shaped like icicles. They plug into the wall to make light.

What's happening? The wires inside can get too hot. They may not be covered well. This could cause burns, fire, or an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Hungary, they could be unsafe for you.

What should I do? Stop using them 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: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, is too thin and could consequently overheat, leading to burns or fire. In addition, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. A user could touch accessible live parts, which can cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007788

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What is this product recall alert about?
Karácsonyi jégcsap égősor (Christmas icicle burning line). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, is too thin and could consequently overheat, leading to burns or fire. In addition, the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. A user could...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2023 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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