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Floor Light — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockNov 13, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Floor Light — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug supplied is not adequately earthed. If the product insulation breaks down during normal use, the metal parts accessible to the user could become live, causing the user to receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

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 floor light with a wall plug and a remote.

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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