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🧸 Product HU AT March 27, 2026

Merry Christmas — 50M-8A Warm white litghting chain, N50M

Lighting chain, with a length of 50 metres and 240 warm white LED lights. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Merry Christmas — 50M-8A Warm white litghting chain, N50M
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored, and the product lacks adequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 6902504579263
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This alert was reported 168 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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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A string of warm-white Christmas lights made in China. The wires inside are not held tightly and the plastic coating is weak.

What's happening? The lights can let electricity reach the outside. If you touch the wires, you might get a shock.

Does this affect me? Anyone using these lights in Hungary or Austria could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or a pharmacist for safe lights instead.

🤖 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)
Merry Christmas
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, and the product lacks adequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098366

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Merry Christmas — 50M-8A Warm white litghting chain, N50M. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, and the product lacks adequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Hungary and Austria.
▸ 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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