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🧸 Product SK July 11, 2025

L&S — 28 LED VÁNOČNÍ SVĚTELNÝ ŘETĚZ

Lighting chain with plastic end caps of non-replaceable LED light sources in the shape of a snowflake. Product sold online, in particular via alza.sk.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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L&S — 28 LED VÁNOČNÍ SVĚTELNÝ ŘETĚZ
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product has an insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors, which may result in an electric shock or fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 428 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a string of 28 LED Christmas lights made by L&S. It is powered by electricity.

What's happening? The wires inside the lights are too thin. This can cause electric shocks or start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or use these lights in Slovakia, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a shop or a pharmacist for help to return them.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
L&S
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product has an insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors, which may result in an electric shock or fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 11, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094987

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
L&S — 28 LED VÁNOČNÍ SVĚTELNÝ ŘETĚZ. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product has an insufficient nominal cross-section of the conductors, which may result in an electric shock or fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 11, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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