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🧸 Product HU May 28, 2021

NEW / LED karácsonyi égősor

Decorative lighting chain with 138 non-replaceable white miniature lamps and a control unit with 8 programs.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
NEW / LED karácsonyi égősor
📷 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 only basic insulation and can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit. The cable could detach or get damaged leaving live conductors accessible. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1935 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? A new Christmas light string made in China. The wires are thin and not held safely inside.

What's happening? The wires can touch sharp edges or come loose. The plug is too small. This may cause electric shocks, burns, or a fire.

Does this affect me? If you have this light string in Hungary, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take it back to the shop or ask an electrician to check it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist 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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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 only basic insulation and can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit. The cable could detach or get damaged leaving live conductors accessible. The dimensions of the mains plug are substantially less than required. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003701

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What is this product recall alert about?
NEW / LED karácsonyi égősor. 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 only basic insulation and can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit. The cable coul...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 28, 2021 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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