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Svater Outdoor LED String Light sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireSold on AmazonMay 7, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Svater Outdoor LED String Light sold via Amazon — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as it is insufficiently earthed. The fuse does not provide the necessary protection in the case of a fault, which could cause the plug to catch fire and explode under fault conditions. 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 large set of outdoor string lights with a wall plug attached.

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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