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🧸 Product HU September 30, 2016

MINILUCCIOLE LED 200L

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MINILUCCIOLE LED 200L
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the rectifier unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulli
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3635 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A string of small LED lights called MINILUCCIOLE LED 200L. The wires inside can get too hot and cause electric shocks or fires.

What's happening? These lights were sold in Hungary but have a safety flaw. The wires are too thin and not well protected where they connect.

Does this affect me? If you own these lights in Hungary, they could be dangerous. Stop using them right away.

What should I do? Take the lights to a store or throw them away safely. Ask a repair person or electrician for help if you need new lights.

🤖 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: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the rectifier unit and the LEDs are not adequately protected against pulli · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 30, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/227318

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What is this product recall alert about?
MINILUCCIOLE LED 200L. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the external and internal wires is too small and the wires could overheat. The wire ends soldered to the terminals of the rectifier unit and the LEDs are not ad...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 30, 2016 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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