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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC May 8, 2026

PomPom Galore Ltd — Rainbow Pom-Pom Fairy Lights with USB Cable

Lighting chain with 30 yarn pom-poms and soft white LED bulb lights.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
PomPom Galore Ltd — Rainbow Pom-Pom Fairy Lights with USB Cable
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product was supplied with an incorrect USB cable. This could lead to the cable overheating, igniting the pom-poms and causing a fire.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
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📈 Timeline
5 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 22, 2026

What is this? These are colorful fairy lights made of pom-poms. They plug in with a USB cable.

What's happening? Some of these lights came with the wrong USB cable. The cable can get too hot and start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own these lights in the United Kingdom, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your local store or the company for a safe replacement.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product was supplied with an incorrect USB cable. This could lead to the cable overheating, igniting the pom-poms and causing a fire. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098751

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What is this product recall alert about?
PomPom Galore Ltd — Rainbow Pom-Pom Fairy Lights with USB Cable. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product was supplied with an incorrect USB cable. This could lead to the cable overheating, igniting the pom-poms and causing a fire. · Origin: United Kingdom
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
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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