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Eleganted LED Light sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Eleganted LED Light sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it incorporates an in-line switch which is not suitable for outside use. The supply cord is also insufficiently insulated with an insufficient cross-sectional area, and the product is inadequately earthed with the fuse containing no filler. It is possible that the product could become live any person touching accessible metal parts of the product could 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 or the Plugs & Sockets, etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

LED panel light with power supply cord and 3-pin plug.

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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