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Product Recall: Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light (2212-0195 & 2206-0070)

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Published2 March 2023

The hazard

Product Recall for Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it was found to be inadequately earthed. 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 ceiling light Brand Tycolit Model number MD1001-30 Carton numbers TD 47 UK, MC0004002, RVG759-220414-0001-579, G759-MC0004002 Country of Origin China Product Description A white disc-shaped, LED Ceiling mounting lamp. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it was found to be inadequately earthed, meaning that if a fault was to occur, the product could become live and give the user an electric shock. The wire connection between the earthing terminal and earthed metal parts are too small. As a result, when tested, the wire melted, burning the insulation. Furthermore, the instructions supplied with this sample were also inadequate as they did not contain adequate safety information and details to ensure the correct and safe use of the product. The instructions supplied referred to a different type of luminaire, mentioning ‘Fluorescent tubes and their cleaning’ and ‘screwed connections’ however, the terminals on this sample were the screwless type. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action Import 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: 2212-0195 & 2206-0070 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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