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EƎMKAY Grey Star Lamp — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireJan 21, 2022
Photo from the official notice: EƎMKAY Grey Star Lamp — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of fire as the product possessed insufficient cross-sectional area (0.528mm² as opposed to the minimum permissible cross-sectional area of 1.25mm² for products used with 13-amp fuses). When the product is in use, the inadequate cabling may lead to the product overheating and igniting. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Grey lamp shade decorated with white stars and silver base rim, with moulded plug and dual switch.

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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