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🧸 Product PL July 12, 2019

Volteno — Lampki choinkowe

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Volteno — Lampki choinkowe
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
Single-pole insertion of the plug is possible. One plug pin can be inserted into the socket of the lighting chain leaving the other live plug pin accessible.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 2514 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? These are Christmas light chains made in China. They have plugs that can be put in the wrong way.

What's happening? The plug can go into the socket with only one pin. This leaves the other pin live and dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights in Poland, they could give you an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a shop or an electrician for safe lights. Talk to a doctor if you get a shock.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: Single-pole insertion of the plug is possible. One plug pin can be inserted into the socket of the lighting chain leaving the other live plug pin accessible. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 12, 2019
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/375102

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What is this product recall alert about?
Volteno — Lampki choinkowe. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: Single-pole insertion of the plug is possible. One plug pin can be inserted into the socket of the lighting chain leaving the other live plug pin accessible. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 12, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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