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LED Flood Light sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonJun 19, 2026
Photo from the official notice: LED Flood Light sold via Amazon — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because the supplied cord is not suitable for outdoor use and will deteriorate in the sun. Over time, this could cause the product to overheat and catch fire. The supplied plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection with the socket. 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. The product has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon). Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A mounted outdoor LED floodlight with attached wall plug.

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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