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Ceiling Lamp with Speaker sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayJun 18, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Ceiling Lamp with Speaker sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Ceiling Lamp with Speaker sold via eBay — 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 it is inadequately earthed, with only basic insulation separating live parts from accessible metal parts. Under fault conditions, the consumer may receive an electric shock when touching the product. Improvements are required 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 (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

Ceiling mounting lamp with speaker installed.

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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