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Product Safety Report: Colour Changing LED Strip Light Kit sold via Wish (2208-0099)

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Published20 June 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Colour Changing LED Strip Light Kit presenting a risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Colour changing LED strip light kit sold via Wish Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock as the creepage and clearance distances within the transformer are insufficient. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - LED Strip Lights Wish ID 8b88aeaa22b0409f844604e375f6ec2d Product Description Multicoloured LED strip lights packaged in a black cardboard box. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of electric shock as the transformer failed to comply with the minimum creepage distance requirements of 2.5mm for basic insulation. The distance measurement was found to be 2.3mm between the earth pin terminal pad and the mains line track on the PCB. Also, the product features a noncompliant UK plug and cord set not meeting dimensional requirements of the standard and has an insulated earth plug pin, which is prohibited. The CE marking, as well as other documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Additional information PSD case number: 2208-0099 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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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