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Keynor-UK Weatherproof Outdoor Switch & Socket LZUK2-3M — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireElectric shockNov 28, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Keynor-UK Weatherproof Outdoor Switch & Socket LZUK2-3M — fire & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Keynor-UK Weatherproof Outdoor Switch & Socket LZUK2-3M — fire & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Keynor-UK Weatherproof Outdoor Switch & Socket LZUK2-3M — fire & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire as the product is advertised as weatherproof, but the product’s cord is not suitable for outdoor usage. This can lead the cord to deteriorate over time, exposing live parts which could give an electric shock to a consumer. Additionally, if the cord degrades, there is a potential for live wires to touch, overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and instructions. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A weatherproof outdoor switch and socket device with plastic cover.

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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