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Product Safety Report: Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon (2308-0085)

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Published26 October 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug and fuse supplied with the product do not comply with BS1363 and BS1362. The lighting chain was marked as having a protection rating of IP44, e.g. protected from water splashed from all directions. Due to the lack of suitable gaskets it was considered that this level had not been met. Corrective action: The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Outdoor String Lights Brand Achin Amazon ASIN B09PG3Y1DL Model number ILE12-20-10050 Other product identifiers X001HUB65X, SKU: OTS-G4010050-27K-UK, FBA: FBA15GV1WHGMU000007 Country of Origin China Product Description Round, ‘bulb’-like string light set with wall plug Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug and fuse supplied with the product does not comply with the British Standards 1363 and 1362. The lighting chain was marked as having a protection rating of IP44, e.g. protected from water splashed from all directions. The rating could not be tested as part of this assessment, but due to the lack of suitable gaskets it was considered that this level had not been met. Overtime the cables can degrade exposing the live wires. A consumer may not notice the exposed wires and may touch the cables to move them and receive an electric shock. The instructions provided were also considered inadequate. They did not provide sufficient information to ensure proper installation, use and maintenance. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2308-0085 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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