HOPEXY – Lighting chain
Name: LED String Lights
Category: 10
Date: 2025-12-19
Product Category: Lighting equipment
Risk Type: Electric shock, Fire
Danger: The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This could cause the product to arc or spark during use, leading to a fire. 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 23/10/2025
Description: A set of LED string lights for a Christmas tree, with a battery-operated remote control and wall plug. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F8HT22CY).
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
