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🧸 Product DE April 3, 2020

MENGS — Socket lamp

Socket lamp with toggle switch and bulb holder E27. Two items in each package

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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MENGS — Socket lamp
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment
Hazard
Live parts are accessible. They can be touched when removing the light bulb from the socket lamp while the product is connected to the electricity supply, by touching the single-pole switch or when opening the product by using a simple tool. The user may consequently receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2309 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A socket lamp made by MENGS. It can give an electric shock if you touch live parts while changing the bulb or using the switch.

What's happening? The lamp has exposed live parts. This means you could touch wires that carry electricity and get shocked.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this lamp in Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lamp right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Contact the seller or manufacturer for a safe replacement.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
MENGS
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: Live parts are accessible. They can be touched when removing the light bulb from the socket lamp while the product is connected to the electricity supply, by touching the single-pole switch or when opening the product by using a simple tool. The user may consequently receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 3, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000853

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
MENGS — Socket lamp. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: Live parts are accessible. They can be touched when removing the light bulb from the socket lamp while the product is connected to the electricity supply, by touching the single-pole switch o...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 3, 2020 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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