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ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon — 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 earthing arrangements are insufficient, which can allow accessible metal parts of the product to become live. If the consumer were to touch the light to clean or replace the bulb, they would receive an electric shock. 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 The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Fitting for ceiling lamp using GU10 bulbs supplied in brown cardboard packaging with an outline of the product image 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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