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Light String Garland sold via AliExpress — burns risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsSold on AliExpressMay 29, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Light String Garland sold via AliExpress — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: Light String Garland sold via AliExpress — burns risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of burns and injuries as the button batteries are easily accessible. If a child is given the garland to wear, they may be able to remove the battery cover, exposing the button batteries. If placed in the mouth and ingested, the batteries may cause internal burns and injuries. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Light string garland with multicoloured flowers

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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