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Søstrene Grene LED String Lights — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-03-27

Hazard: Fire

Søstrene Grene LED String Lights for fire hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-03-27
Model identifiers	Model/Batch number: 264575; Barcode: 5711812975435 (blue/green), 5711812975442 (red/yellow)
Category	Lighting equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a risk of fire because heat build-up has been detected in the battery box during use. This could cause the battery box to melt, posing a risk of fire.
Non-compliance	the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Remedy	The product has been recalled from end users by Søstrene Grene. We recommend you cease use of this product immediately and return to your nearest Søstrene Grene store for a full refund or exchange. For more information, please contact contact.uk@sostrenegrene.com or access: https://press.sostrenegrene.com/en/recalls/product-safety-recall-led-string-lights/.
Recall number	2603-0149
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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