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🧸 Product FR January 25, 2019

Lighting chain

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Lighting chain
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The casing can break easily, exposing live parts, and the product is not sufficiently resistant to moisture.
Origin
Unknown
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This alert was reported 2694 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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25 days in total
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What is this? A lighting chain is a string of small lights used for decoration. The plastic cover around the wires can break easily, showing the dangerous live wires inside.

What's happening? The broken cover can cause electric shocks or start a fire. The lights may also not be safe in wet places.

Does this affect me? If you have this lighting chain in France, it could be unsafe for you to use.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsafe.

🤖 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, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The casing can break easily, exposing live parts, and the product is not sufficiently resistant to moisture. · Origin: Unknown

First published
January 25, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/348588

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What is this product recall alert about?
Lighting chain. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The casing can break easily, exposing live parts, and the product is not sufficiently resistant to moisture. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 25, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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