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Surface Mounted Spotlight MS049 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonSep 23, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Surface Mounted Spotlight MS049 — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Surface Mounted Spotlight MS049 — 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 lamp has been incorrectly marked as a Class II construction but is a Class I construction and therefore needs to be earthed. This was also not mentioned in the instructions and only shows two wires to be connected so the consumer does not earth the lamp. As the light is not earthed, it may become live and cause an electric shock to the user. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

Destruction of the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black spotlight for mounting on ceilings

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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