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5M RGB LED Strip Light — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireApr 22, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 5M RGB LED Strip Light — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 5M RGB LED Strip Light — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 5M RGB LED Strip Light — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins do not meet minimum height requirements and the sleeving on the pins have burrs and ridges. Over time, the plug pins may cause damage to the socket and result in the socket connectors overheating and igniting, causing a fire. Additionally, the remote control contains coin batteries but does not have the required warnings. The product was not supplied with any instructions to ensure safe use of the electrical equipment and improvements to documentation and markings are required. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A set of LED string lights measuring 5 metres with attached wall plug and remote control.

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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