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🧸 Product HU February 4, 2022

Merry Christmas LED 30CM

Lighting chain with LED strips of red, green and blue running light in 8 plastic icicles.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Merry Christmas LED 30CM
📷 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 dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The water could penetrate the product or 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) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1636 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 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 small outdoor light chain called Merry Christmas LED 30CM. It is made in China.

What's happening? The wires inside the chain are not safe. The plug and socket are too small. Water can get in, and the chain could overheat or give an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you have this light chain in Hungary, it could be dangerous to use outside.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. 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: 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 dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The structure of the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs. The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The water could penetrate the product or the user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 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/10005419

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What is this product recall alert about?
Merry Christmas LED 30CM. 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 dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The struc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 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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