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🧸 Product CZ July 3, 2026

Vánoční světelný řetěz 60L=3M

Lighting chain with non-replaceable LED light sources, equipped with electronics for lighting effects with a switch.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Vánoční světelný řetěz 60L=3M
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The product has live parts (controller without cover or power supply cord), which are easily accessible. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8221210500124
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This alert was reported 70 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
July 4, 2026 July 17, 2026

What is this? This is a Christmas light chain that plugs into the wall. It has a controller or power cord that may not be covered.

What's happening? The uncovered parts could let you touch live wires. This could give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use this light chain in the Czech Republic, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product has live parts (controller without cover or power supply cord), which are easily accessible. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099460

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What is this product recall alert about?
Vánoční světelný řetěz 60L=3M. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The product has live parts (controller without cover or power supply cord), which are easily accessible. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: Peopl...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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