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🧸 Product HU March 4, 2022

Merry Christmas 240 LED Christmas lights

Lighting chain with non-replaceable, white 240 LED lamps and with controller unit of 8 program.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Merry Christmas 240 LED Christmas lights
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The product is not protected against moisture despite being recommended for outdoor use (water may penetrate the product). The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric chock. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Destruction of the product
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 6902104579168
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1609 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? These are outdoor Christmas lights with 240 tiny bulbs. They plug into a wall socket.

What's happening? The wires inside are too thin and not well covered. Water can get in even though they are meant for outside. This can cause shocks or fires.

Does this affect me? If you own these lights in Hungary, they could hurt you or start a fire.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or electrician for safe lights. Talk to a doctor if you get 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: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The product is not protected against moisture despite being recommended for outdoor use (water may penetrate the product). The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric chock. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 4, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005647

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What is this product recall alert about?
Merry Christmas 240 LED Christmas lights. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The product is not protected against moisture despite being recommended for outd...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 4, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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