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Product Safety Information Notice on a Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain sold on Amazon

A safety issue has been identified with the Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain sold on Amazon due to a risk of electric shock. Insufficient creepage and clearance distances can cause accessible metal parts to become live. Consumers are advised to discontinue use immediately.

Product Safety Information Notice on a Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain sold on Amazon
Brand
Globe Festoon
Product
Festoon String Light Bulb Chain
Sold on
Amazon
What to do
If you purchased one of these products please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.
Notice details
  • Publication date:25 July 2023

A safety issue has been identified with a Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain sold on Amazon.

The product presents a risk of electric shock. There are insufficient creepage and clearance distances, which can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions. If a consumer were to touch a metal part, they could receive an electric shock.

The brand is Globe Festoon. The Amazon ASIN number is B075N6RDM3. The model number is LR-GE(25)V(220-240V 7W)AK. The barcode and batch number are unknown.

The product was sold online through Amazon. There are approximately 252 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

What to do:

If you purchased one of these products please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you. This can be done via your user account on Amazon.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Festoon String Light Bulb Chain being recalled in Ireland?

Yes. A safety issue has been identified with the Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain sold on Amazon due to a risk of electric shock. Insufficient creepage and clearance distances can cause accessible metal parts to become live. Consumers are advised to discontinue use immediately.

Why is Festoon String Light Bulb Chain being recalled?

The recall relates to a electric shock hazard. A safety issue has been identified with the Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain sold on Amazon due to a risk of electric shock. Insufficient creepage and clearance distances can cause accessible metal parts to become live. Consumers are advised to discontinue use immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

If you purchased one of these products please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.

Where was Festoon String Light Bulb Chain sold?

It was sold via Amazon.

Source: Competition & Consumer Protection Commission, published 25 July 2023 · Last checked 30 July 2026
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