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🧸 Product GR March 24, 2023

LED Decorative Lights, Indoor/Outdoor

Christmas LED decorative lights, for indoor/outdoor use. 8 programs mini controller.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
LED Decorative Lights, Indoor/Outdoor
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product's mains cable lacks the appropriate insulation and is insufficiently anchored. The cover of controller could be easily opened without any tools and is not water resistant. As a result, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. Moreover, the cables are too thin and could overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 6923165460233
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1269 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
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What is this? These are colorful lights you plug in to decorate inside or outside your home.

What's happening? The wires inside the lights can give you an electric shock. The lights may also overheat and start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own these lights in Greece, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Talk to a professional before using them again.

🤖 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: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product's mains cable lacks the appropriate insulation and is insufficiently anchored. The cover of controller could be easily opened without any tools and is not water resistant. As a result, accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. Moreover, the cables are too thin and could overheat, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008151

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What is this product recall alert about?
LED Decorative Lights, Indoor/Outdoor. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product's mains cable lacks the appropriate insulation and is insufficiently anchored. The cover of controller could be easily opened without any tools and is not water resistant. As a...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Greece.
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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