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🧸 Product DE September 14, 2018

LED Energy Saving Night Light

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
LED Energy Saving Night Light
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment
Hazard
The night-light cover detaches as soon as the night light is pulled from the socket.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 2821 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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19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? A small night light that plugs into a wall socket to give soft light at night.

What's happening? The plastic cover can come off when you pull the light out of the socket. This can expose metal parts.

Does this affect me? If you have this night light in Germany, you could get an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The night-light cover detaches as soon as the night light is pulled from the socket. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 14, 2018
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/328740

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What is this product recall alert about?
LED Energy Saving Night Light. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The night-light cover detaches as soon as the night light is pulled from the socket. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 14, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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