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Product Recall: Tycolit LED Panel Light (2212-0213 & 2206-0077)

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Published1 February 2023

The hazard

Product Recall for Tycolit LED Panel Light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Tycolit White LED Panel Light MA0108504 Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is not adequately earthed and can become live under fault conditions. Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. Update: 02 May 2023: The product has been recalled from end users by Super Smart Services. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – LED Panel Light Brand Tycolit Model MA0108504 Country of Origin China Product Description LED square panel light Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed and does not make the consumer aware in the instructions. If the product was to have a fault, there would be no earthing to stop it from becoming live, and without the consumer knowing, could give them an electric shock. The LED driver did not include an adequate means for anchoring the supply cord. The LED driver failed the electric strength test. It allowed a flashover when the 1250 V test voltage was applied between the input and earthed metal parts. Also, the appliance was inadequately earthed because the earth terminal had not been marked with the correct symbol, The clamping means was not adequately secured against accidental loosening, The contact surfaces were not of bare metal and the earth wire had an inadequate cross sectional area. The product is not accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Update: 02 May 2023: The product has been recalled from end users by Super Smart Services. Additional information PSD case number: 2212-0213 & 2206-0077 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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