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🧸 Product FR IE LU July 23, 2021

Rideau DE NOËL LED 5M Icicle String Lumière tombante 0.4-0.6m LED Party Garden Stage Extérieur Imper

Decorative LED light string with hanging sections in the form of a curtain, intended for outside use, with mains connector. The product is sold online, in particular via Wish.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Rideau DE NOËL LED 5M Icicle String Lumière tombante 0.4-0.6m LED Party Garden Stage Extérieur Imper
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the LEDs are not sufficient, and the product lacks the appropriate insulation of the mains cable, external conductors and LED casings, and against humidity despite the product being advertised for outdoor use. Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. Furthermore, the product's electronic box can be easily opened and the cables are insufficiently anchored. Users have access to live parts of the product and could therefore receive an electric shock when handling it. Finally, due to insufficient endurance of the light string, the product may catch fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1772 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? This is a string of outdoor LED Christmas lights that can be hung up like icicles.

What's happening? The lights do not have enough safety space between the wires inside. Water can get in, and the lights may overheat and catch fire.

Does this affect me? If you bought these lights in France, Ireland, or Luxembourg, they could be dangerous for you.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or a pharmacist what to do next.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the LEDs are not sufficient, and the product lacks the appropriate insulation of the mains cable, external conductors and LED casings, and against humidity despite the product being advertised for outdoor use. Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. Furthermore, the product's electronic box can be easily opened and the cables are insufficiently anchored. Users have access to live parts of the product and could therefore receive an electric shock when handling it. Finally, due to insufficient endurance of the light string, the product may catch fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003994

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Rideau DE NOËL LED 5M Icicle String Lumière tombante 0.4-0.6m LED Party Garden Stage Extérieur Imper. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the LEDs are not sufficient, and the product lacks the appropriate insulation of the mains cable,...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 23, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Ireland, and Luxembourg.
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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