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🧸 Product FR April 30, 2026

*xbate* — g40 led globe light bulbs chaîne d'éclairage

le produit n'est pas suffisamment protégé contre l'humidité. par conséquent, l'eau pourrait pénétrer dans le produit et provoquer un choc électrique. de plus, en raison de l'isolation inadéquate, un court-circuit pourrait entraîner un risque d'incendie.

This lighting chain is unsafe. It is not protected enough from moisture, so water could enter and cause electric shock. Poor insulation may also lead to a short circuit and fire risk.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 27 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
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 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 small light bulb sold under the name xbate. It is an electrical item meant for lighting.

What's happening? The bulb is not made to keep out water. Water can get inside and cause an electric shock. Poor insulation may also cause a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own this bulb in France, you could be at risk of fire or electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Return it to where you bought it for a refund.

🤖 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)
*xbate*
Agency-published detail

Type: appareils électriques, outils · Category: appareils électriques, électroménager · Hazard: incendie|choc électrique · le produit n'est pas suffisamment protégé contre l'humidité. par conséquent, l'eau pourrait pénétrer dans le produit et provoquer un choc électrique. de plus, en raison de l'isolation inadéquate, un court-circuit pourrait entraîner un risque d'incendie.

First published
April 30, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49512/rapex

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?
*xbate* — g40 led globe light bulbs chaîne d'éclairage. This lighting chain is unsafe. It is not protected enough from moisture, so water could enter and cause electric shock. Poor insulation may also lead to a short circuit and fire risk.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 30, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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