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CGC Lighting Chrome LED Over Mirror Bathroom Light with Pull Cord — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireNov 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: CGC Lighting Chrome LED Over Mirror Bathroom Light with Pull Cord — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: CGC Lighting Chrome LED Over Mirror Bathroom Light with Pull Cord — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: CGC Lighting Chrome LED Over Mirror Bathroom Light with Pull Cord — fire 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 fire as there was inadequate space provided to safely connect the luminaire to the mains wiring. This could result in the wiring being damaged during installation, potentially leading to the product overheating and igniting. Additionally, the product’s instructions did not contain sufficient information to ensure that the luminaire could be correctly and safely installed, used and maintained. The insufficient information given in the instructions could result to the inadvertent misuse of the luminaire and potentially pose an injuries hazard. Some of the required markings were not present. 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

A chrome LED bathroom light with pull cord designed to fit over a mirror.

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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