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🧸 Product CZ May 5, 2023

LED Vánoční osvětlení

Lighting chain (Christmas lighting) in the shape of a snowman with a crutch intended for indoor use only, with replaceable LED light sources and electronic unit. The product was sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
LED Vánoční osvětlení
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cover of the electronic unit can be easily removed, exposing live parts. Moreover, the power supply cable is not securely anchored to the electronic unit and sufficiently secured against pulling out, and the mechanical strength of the electronic unit is not sufficient. A user may touch exposed live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 1050864000004
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1120 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
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What is this? This is a string of Christmas lights made in China. The plastic cover over the plug can pop off, showing bare wires inside.

What's happening? The wires can come loose and the plug can break. A person might touch the live wires and get a dangerous electric shock.

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

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or a qualified electrician for help.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cover of the electronic unit can be easily removed, exposing live parts. Moreover, the power supply cable is not securely anchored to the electronic unit and sufficiently secured against pulling out, and the mechanical strength of the electronic unit is not sufficient. A user may touch exposed live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 5, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008503

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What is this product recall alert about?
LED Vánoční osvětlení. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cover of the electronic unit can be easily removed, exposing live parts. Moreover, the power supply cable is not securely anchored to the electronic unit and sufficiently secured against pul...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 5, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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