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🧸 Product HU December 16, 2016

QX — Window Christmas Lights

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
QX — Window Christmas Lights
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product does not have warnings that 1) lamps must be replaced with the same type to avoid overheating 2) the product should be destroyed in case of damage to the external wires, 3) there is a risk of electric shock i
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3558 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? These are small lights you hang on windows at Christmas. They plug into the wall and give off light.

What's happening? The lights can overheat if you replace the bulbs with the wrong kind. Damaged wires can give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use these lights in Hungary, they may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using them and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product does not have warnings that 1) lamps must be replaced with the same type to avoid overheating 2) the product should be destroyed in case of damage to the external wires, 3) there is a risk of electric shock i · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 16, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/239050

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What is this product recall alert about?
QX — Window Christmas Lights. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product does not have warnings that 1) lamps must be replaced with the same type to avoid overheating 2) the product should be destroyed in case of damage to the external wires,...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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