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🧸 Product HU November 21, 2025

YS — Merry Christmas/ Lampki Choinkowe

Lighting chain with 200 cool white LED lights and a socket that allows extensions.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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YS — Merry Christmas/ Lampki Choinkowe
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting chains
Hazard
The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs and the plug dimensions do not meet the required specifications. Furthermore, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts or water could penetrate the product and cause an electric shock.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 8401501113039
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 295 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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? These are Christmas light chains made by the brand YS. They are electric lights meant for indoor and outdoor holiday decorations.

What's happening? The wires inside the lights are not secured well. The plugs and sockets do not meet safety rules. Water can get inside, which could cause an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own these lights in Hungary, you could be at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask a shop or a repair person for help. Talk to your electrician or a professional before using them again.

🤖 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)
YS
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs and the plug dimensions do not meet the required specifications. Furthermore, the product is not protected against moisture, despite being recommended for outdoor use. Consequently, the user could touch accessible live parts or water could penetrate the product and cause an electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published
November 21, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096819

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
YS — Merry Christmas/ Lampki Choinkowe. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The cable is not properly anchored, and the accessible wires have inadequate insulation. Additionally, the cord extension socket allows single-pole insertion of plugs and the plug dimensions do...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 21, 2025 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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