The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 150 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

The cable in the light string contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 4.4 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.

The plastic of the product can easily melt, leaving live or moving parts accessible. Consequently, a user could touch live or moving parts leading to electric shock or injuries. The plastic of the product is flammable. Due to continuous use the product could overheat, melting or even catching fire. Moving parts are accessible through the front grid. A user could insert the finger in the grid and suffer injuries.

The products lacks a protective earth connection. As a result, the user could receive an electric shock.

Due to an assembly error, a live wire lies against the outer metal casing. Consequently, the outer casing might become live leading the user to receive an electric shock.

Live parts of the product can be accessed without the use of any tools. A user might touch them and receive an electric shock.