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🧸 Product HU May 13, 2022

LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Portable reindeer shaped luminaire with LED lighting chain attached. The reindeer's head can be moved.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small, the accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit and could be damaged and the cover of the flashing unit can be removed manually. In addition, the product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1477 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 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? These are small holiday lights meant to decorate trees or homes. Some have thin wires and weak plugs.

What's happening? The wires can get too hot and cause burns or start a fire. The plug and lights are not safe for outdoor use.

Does this affect me? If you bought these lights in Hungary, they may be unsafe to use.

What should I do? Stop using them and ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to your electrician or a store worker before buying new lights.

🤖 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 · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small, the accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit and could be damaged and the cover of the flashing unit can be removed manually. In addition, the product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use.The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 13, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006100

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What is this product recall alert about?
LAMPKI CHOINKOWE / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. Furthermore, the dimensions of the mains plug are too small, the accessible wires c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2022 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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