EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting equipment
Lighting chain HOPEXY “LED String Lights” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04389/25
Summary
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…
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Product
Lighting chain — HOPEXY
- Brand
- HOPEXY
- Name / model
- LED String Lights · NYB0400A
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- 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).
What is the risk?
- 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 taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 23/10/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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