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🧸 Product SK June 17, 2016

Lampki Choinkowe

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Lampki Choinkowe
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains

Hazard: The cover of the flashing unit is not sufficiently resistant and may break, exposing users to live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 605

Origin
Unknown
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This alert was reported 3632 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.
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? These are Christmas tree lights. The flashing part has a weak cover that can break and show dangerous wires inside.

What's happening? The cover on the flashing unit can break too easily. This could let people touch live wires and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Slovakia, they might be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or a qualified electrician for safe lights. Talk to a doctor if you get 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cover of the flashing unit is not sufficiently resistant and may break, exposing users to live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard EN 605 · Origin: Unknown

First published
June 17, 2016
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/211306

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What is this product recall alert about?
Lampki Choinkowe. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cover of the flashing unit is not sufficiently resistant and may break, exposing users to live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 17, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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