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LED Strip Light sold via Amazon — fire risk (2306-0058)

UK OPSSHigh riskFireSold on AmazonAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: LED Strip Light sold via Amazon — fire risk (2306-0058)

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the earthing arrangements are insufficient, with an incorrect fuse fitted to it for the supply cord’s cross-sectional area. The wiring could overheat and ignite. The product also required improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. 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 roll of LED strip lights with power supply cord.

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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