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🧸 Product HR May 29, 2026

Lighting chain

Lighting chain.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Lighting chain
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product lacks sufficient insulation. Furthermore, the product has insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors. The creepage and clearance distance between the circuits is insufficient, the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, due to inadequate insulation, a short circuit could cause a fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 3856014582844
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in HR.
📈 Timeline
12 days active so far
May 30, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? This is a string of small lights you hang up. The wires inside are not safe.

What's happening? The wires do not have enough protection. You could get a shock or a fire could start.

Does this affect me? If you have this lighting chain in Croatia, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock.

🤖 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 product lacks sufficient insulation. Furthermore, the product has insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors. The creepage and clearance distance between the circuits is insufficient, the user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, due to inadequate insulation, a short circuit could cause a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
8 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098954

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What is this product recall alert about?
Lighting chain. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product lacks sufficient insulation. Furthermore, the product has insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors. The creepage and clearance distance between the circuits is insufficie...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
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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