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🧸 Product HU May 28, 2021

REALM — Twinkle Christmas Light Chain / Mikro izzós karácsonyi fényfüzér

Lighting chain with 180 non-replaceable, white miniature lamps.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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REALM — Twinkle Christmas Light Chain / Mikro izzós karácsonyi fényfüzér
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored. The accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit. The cable could detach or get damaged leaving live conductors accessible. The user could touch the accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1828 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A string of Christmas lights made by the brand REALM. The wire inside can move too much and touch sharp metal parts in the controller box.

What's happening? The wires may come loose or get cut. If you touch the bare wires, you could get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this light chain in Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to a 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
REALM
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored. The accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit. The cable could detach or get damaged leaving live conductors accessible. The user could touch the accessible live parts, which may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003773

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
REALM — Twinkle Christmas Light Chain / Mikro izzós karácsonyi fényfüzér. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored. The accessible wires can come into contact with sharp edges of the controller unit. The cable could detach or get damaged leaving live conductors accessible....
▸ 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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