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Adapter supplied with Illuminated Shelf Unit — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireAug 18, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with Illuminated Shelf Unit — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Adapter supplied with Illuminated Shelf Unit — fire 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 fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. The size and location of the pins can cause distortion on the connections inside the socket outlet, which leads to resistive heating and potentially ignition. 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

Free-standing lamp, supplied disassembled for user assembly, packaged in brown cardboard packaging with remote control, power supply cord (including buttons) and instruction manual.

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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