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Star shaped LED lighting chain sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayMay 22, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Star shaped LED lighting chain sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Star shaped LED lighting chain sold via eBay — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product has been recalled as the lack of mechanical strength presents a risk of electric shock. When impact tests were performed, the plastic controller broke open, giving users access to live parts. The creepage and clearance distances between live and neutral on the control PCB tracks were less than 1.0mm, below the required 1.5mm clearance and 2.5mm creepage. No user instructions were provided and some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. Recall of the product from end users. The eBay seller has contacted end users directly.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A lighting chain with star shaped LED’s. White controller box at one end and a white plug at the other end.

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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