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🧸 Product HU December 23, 2016

OBEIS — SEWING MACHINE LED LIGHT

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
OBEIS — SEWING MACHINE LED LIGHT
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting equipment
Hazard
The basic insulated wires are in contact with accessible sharp metal parts. In case of damage to the wires, the live conductors could become accessible. The LED module has accessible live metal parts. The cross-sectional
Origin
People's Republic of China
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A sewing-machine LED light that plugs into the machine. It has wires and metal parts that may carry electricity.

What's happening? The wires can touch sharp metal parts. If the wires get damaged, you could touch live wires. The LED module also has live metal parts that you can touch.

Does this affect me? If you use this light in Hungary, you could get an electric shock or start a fire.

What should I do? Stop using the light right away. Ask your 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The basic insulated wires are in contact with accessible sharp metal parts. In case of damage to the wires, the live conductors could become accessible. The LED module has accessible live metal parts. The cross-sectional · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 23, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/239877

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What is this product recall alert about?
OBEIS — SEWING MACHINE LED LIGHT. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The basic insulated wires are in contact with accessible sharp metal parts. In case of damage to the wires, the live conductors could become accessible. The LED module has accessible li...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 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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