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Tycolit LED Floodlight (Small) — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockJun 26, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Tycolit LED Floodlight (Small) — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Tycolit LED Floodlight (Small) — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Tycolit LED Floodlight (Small) — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as its earthing arrangements are insufficient, which is not indicated in the product’s instructions or safety information. If a fault were to occur after assembly, during use, the metal parts accessible to the consumer would become live and could cause an electric shock upon contact. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation, and was marketed for use outdoors despite having physical characteristics preventing outdoor use. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Black rectangular light with bare wires on the rear.

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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