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🧸 Product HU May 1, 2020

NEW (on the packaging), LED karácsonyi égősor (on the label)

Lighting chain with 100 non-replaceable, yellow / white LED lamps.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
NEW (on the packaging), LED karácsonyi égősor (on the label)
📷 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 and the dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The accessible wires have inadequate 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) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2220 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? A string of LED Christmas lights made in China. The plug and wires do not meet safety rules.

What's happening? The wires can get too hot. The plug is too small. Wires may not be covered well. This can cause burns, shocks, or fire.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights at home, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them now. Ask a shop or electrician for safe lights. Talk to a doctor if you get hurt.

🤖 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)
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 and the dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The accessible wires have inadequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 1, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001143

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What is this product recall alert about?
NEW (on the packaging), LED karácsonyi égősor (on the label). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin and the dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required. The cable could overheat, leading to burns or fire. The acces...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 1, 2020 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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