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🧸 Product CZ June 2, 2023

Neuvedena — THE LIGHTNING TREE STROM SVÍTÍCÍ

Christmas lighting chain with non-replaceable LED light sources equipped with an electronic unit.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Neuvedena — THE LIGHTNING TREE STROM SVÍTÍCÍ
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The power supply is not securely fixed to the controller, the cover can be easily removed from the controller by hand at the connection point of the power supply and live parts may become accessible. The user may touch the live parts and can receive 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
Barcode (GTIN): 8597791180001
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1200 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? A string of battery-powered fairy lights made in China. The plug-in power box can be opened by hand, exposing live wires.

What's happening? The box cover is loose. If you open it, you could touch the wires inside and get a dangerous electric shock.

Does this affect me? Anyone using these lights in the Czech Republic is at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a shop or a pharmacist or doctor for safe replacement lights.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The power supply is not securely fixed to the controller, the cover can be easily removed from the controller by hand at the connection point of the power supply and live parts may become accessible. The user may touch the live parts and can receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 2, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009261

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What is this product recall alert about?
Neuvedena — THE LIGHTNING TREE STROM SVÍTÍCÍ. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The power supply is not securely fixed to the controller, the cover can be easily removed from the controller by hand at the connection point of the power supply and live parts may become access...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 2, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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