Birmingham's Søstrene Grene Recalls LED String Lights Over Fire Hazard
A major retail chain with a prominent store in Birmingham has issued an urgent recall for a popular decorative product due to a significant fire risk. Søstrene Grene, located in Grand Central, has pulled its LED String Lights from the market after safety tests revealed dangerous heat accumulation in the battery box during use.
Safety Alert Details
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has flagged the product as non-compliant with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. According to the official hazard warning, "heat build-up has been detected in the battery box during use, which could cause the battery box to melt, posing a risk of fire." This critical safety issue affects two color variants: blue and green or yellow and red.
Product Identification and Sales Period
Consumers are urged to check their purchases against the following identifiers:
- Barcodes: 5711812975435 (blue/green) and 5711812975442 (red/yellow)
- Batch Number: 264575
The affected LED String Lights were sold exclusively by Søstrene Grene between October 31, 2025, and February 27, 2026. The chain has already initiated a recall process targeting end users who purchased the product during this timeframe.
Immediate Action Required
The OPSS and Søstrene Grene strongly recommend that customers cease using the product immediately and return it to any Søstrene Grene store for a full refund or exchange of equivalent value. Notably, receipts are not required for the return, and the recall applies even if the original packaging has been discarded, making the batch number invisible.
This recall offer remains valid until July 1, 2026, providing ample time for affected customers to take action. For further assistance or inquiries, individuals can contact the chain directly at contact.uk@sostrenegrene.com or refer to the official product recall notice issued by Søstrene Grene.
Company Response and Assurance
In a statement addressing the inconvenience caused, Søstrene Grene expressed deep regret and emphasized its commitment to product safety. "Søstrene Grene is extremely sorry for the inconvenience and works actively in every possible way to ensure that you can have confidence in Søstrene Grene's products," the notice reads. The company is taking proactive measures to uphold consumer trust and prevent similar incidents in the future.
This recall underscores the importance of vigilance regarding electrical products and highlights the swift regulatory response to potential hazards in the Birmingham retail landscape.
