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Max Housewares MX-104 100 Element LED Lighting Chain — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockMar 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Max Housewares MX-104 100 Element LED Lighting Chain — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Max Housewares MX-104 100 Element LED Lighting Chain — 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 it is possible to access live parts without tools. A user or young child could remove the cover of the colourful element without tools and receive an electric shock. The wires attaching the bulbs can also detach at a force of below 10N, exposing live wires. The cross-sectional area of the wiring is too thin (8 times less than required in the standard), which could allow the wires to overheat and catch alight, causing a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market by the distributor Master News (AG Food and Wine Limited).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

100pcs LED multi-coloured lighting chain supplied in red cardboard box with an image of the product on the face.

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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