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RED5 Remote Control Light Bulb — electric shock & choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockChokingChemicalDec 24, 2021
Photo from the official notice: RED5 Remote Control Light Bulb — electric shock & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: RED5 Remote Control Light Bulb — electric shock & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: RED5 Remote Control Light Bulb — electric shock & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: RED5 Remote Control Light Bulb — electric shock & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: RED5 Remote Control Light Bulb — electric shock & choking risk

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

Hazard

The cover of the bulb and bayonet adaptor can be removed by hand, exposing live parts and exposing the user to the risk of electric shock. The product also presents a chemical risk and a risk of choking as the button battery in the remote control is accessible to young children. The button batteries may be placed and the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

Menkind have recalled the product from end users. For further information, please access the Menkind website: https://www.menkind.co.uk/remote- control-light-bulb-product-recall .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A remote control light bulb with Edison screw (ES E27 type, thread / screw fitting) and converter for bayonet fitting (BC B22 type) along with a remote control with colourful function buttons

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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