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🧸 Product SK August 7, 2020

Veselé Vánoce / Merry Christmas

Lighting chain with 140 LED lights

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Veselé Vánoce / Merry Christmas
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The mechanical strength of the control device is not sufficient, the conductors in the wires are too thin and the protection against water is not sufficient, which could result in electric shock or fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8820956610854
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This alert was reported 2122 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.
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13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? A string of Christmas lights made in China may give you an electric shock or start a fire.

What's happening? The wires are too thin and the control box is weak. Water can get in, which is dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Slovakia, stop using them right away.

What should I do? Take them back to the store and ask your 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 mechanical strength of the control device is not sufficient, the conductors in the wires are too thin and the protection against water is not sufficient, which could result in electric shock or fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 7, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001619

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What is this product recall alert about?
Veselé Vánoce / Merry Christmas. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The mechanical strength of the control device is not sufficient, the conductors in the wires are too thin and the protection against water is not sufficient, which could result in electric shock...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 7, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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