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Flicker Bulb Flame Effect Fairy Lights — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockDec 17, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Flicker Bulb Flame Effect Fairy Lights — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the screw wall of the bulb housing is live, instead of neutral. As a result, a consumer screwing or unscrewing the bulb may cause electrocution. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Ten flickering bulb fairy lights

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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