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Product Safety Report: Ceiling Light GL91-120W (2303-0071)

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Published27 March 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for a Ceiling Light (model: GL91-120W) presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Ceiling Light GL91-120W Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is not adequately earthed due to the clamping means not being adequately secured against loosening, which could lead to the metal casing of the product becoming live. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Ceiling Light Model GL91-120W Country of Origin China Product Description Large, segmented ceiling light supplied in brown cardboard packaging. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is not adequately earthed due to the clamping means not being adequately secured against loosening. This coupled with contact surfaces being made of conductive metal, and the instructions being inadequate for correct installation, could lead to the user installing the light incorrectly with it becoming live with mains voltage and causing an electric shock. The product was also missing required labelling, markings and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2303-0071 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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