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Søstrene Grene LED String Lights recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Søstrene Grene LED String Lights presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Søstrene Grene LED String Lights
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5711812975435 (blue/green)
- 5711812975442 (red/yellow)
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 264575
What to do now
Søstrene Grene LED String Lights has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Contact Søstrene Grene or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2603-0149). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Søstrene Grene LED String Lights presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
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.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by Søstrene Grene.
Advice to consumers
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/ .
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0149
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
LED light chain available in blue and green or red and yellow. Product sold by Søstrene Grene between 31 October 2025 – 27 February 2026.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Søstrene Grene LED String Lights been recalled?
Søstrene Grene LED String Lights has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
