Skip to content

LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon (2308-0105, 2308-0107, 2308-0109, 2308-0116) — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonDec 15, 2023
Photo from the official notice: LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon (2308-0105, 2308-0107, 2308-0109, 2308-0116) — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The products present a serious of electric shock as the plugs do not comply with BS 1363 and are possibly counterfeit. The plug pins are difficult to fit into a socket due to its irregularities. If the products are forced in repeatedly, the socket connectors will wear down, and the sockets will become unsafe to use. If the products are used when the socket is damaged, they may electrocute the consumer. The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The imports have been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

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.

Recent alerts in this category

See all →