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🧸 Product HU June 19, 2020

LE ROYAL — MULTI FUNCTION LED LIGHT / Karácsonyi ég sor

Lighting chain with 120 non-replaceable, blue LED lamps.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
LE ROYAL — MULTI FUNCTION LED LIGHT / Karácsonyi ég sor
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly insulated, anchored and is too thin. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. A user might touch the live parts and suffer an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2276 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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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a string of LED Christmas lights sold under the brand ROYAL. The wires and plug are not made safely.

What's happening? The wires can get too hot, start a fire, or give you an electric shock. The plug is also too small.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights at home, you could be at risk of burns, fire, or shock.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or an electrician for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly insulated, anchored and is too thin. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. A user might touch the live parts and suffer an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 19, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001453

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What is this product recall alert about?
LE ROYAL — MULTI FUNCTION LED LIGHT / Karácsonyi ég sor. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly insulated, anchored and is too thin. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2020 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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