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🧸 Product HU March 20, 2020

XiLONG — GLASS HEATER / SHORT GLASS HEATER

Glass aquarium heater with black perforated plastic cover.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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XiLONG — GLASS HEATER / SHORT GLASS HEATER
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The mains cable is too short for the intended aquarium's depth. Consequently, live parts might get in contact with water, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2368 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a small glass heater for fish tanks. The power cord is too short.

What's happening? If the cord is too short, water may touch live parts. This can cause an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use this heater in Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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XiLONG
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains cable is too short for the intended aquarium's depth. Consequently, live parts might get in contact with water, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 20, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000723

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
XiLONG — GLASS HEATER / SHORT GLASS HEATER. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains cable is too short for the intended aquarium's depth. Consequently, live parts might get in contact with water, increasing the risk of the user receiving an electr...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ 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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