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🧸 Product HU June 25, 2021

lampki ozdobne

Icicle-shaped lighting chain with 500 non-replaceable, white LED lamps. The product includes a socket outlet that allows the connection of another lighting chain. The product is sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
lampki ozdobne
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may 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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This alert was reported 1800 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
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What is this? These are pretty string lights made in China. They are sold as outdoor decorations.

What's happening? The wires are too thin and not held safely. The plug is too small. Water can get in. This can cause shocks, burns, or a fire.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Hungary, stop using them right away.

What should I do? Take them down and ask a shop or electrician for safe lights. Do not try to fix them yourself.

🤖 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 and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 25, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003969

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What is this product recall alert about?
lampki ozdobne. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The struc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 25, 2021 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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