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Hanging Light, FTP282K sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonAug 13, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Hanging Light, FTP282K 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 live wiring is protected by only basic insulation. Over time, the insulation could break down, and cause the product to become live, giving the user an electric shock. Improvements were also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The products have been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A multipack of hanging lights with 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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