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Christmas Fairy Lights for Outdoor Use sold via Fruugo — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on FruugoJul 26, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Christmas Fairy Lights for Outdoor Use sold via Fruugo — 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 plastic control enclosure has insufficient mechanical strength, exposing live parts. If a user touches the live part, they will receive an electric shock. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Plastic LED fairy lights chain with transformer and separate 3-pin power adaptor, supplied in transparent plastic packaging with a red Christmas-themed trim.

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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