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Product Safety Report: Desk Lamp (2111-0094)

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Published27 March 2022

The hazard

Product safety report for Desk Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock and electrocution.

Product description

Summary Product: Desk Lamp Hazard: The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as a result of inadequate insulation levels and poor construction. Corrective action: Destruction of the product. The listing removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Lamp Carton Number TAB-LAM-BLA-A Country of Origin China Product description A black desk lamp with flexible, adjustable neck. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as a result of inadequate insulation levels and poor construction. When tested there were live parts separated from accessible metal parts by basic insulation. The supply cord was connected to the internal wiring by means of soldered connections. They had not been looped-in before soldering and there were no barriers to prevent a detached wire from reducing creepage distances and clearances. Sharp edges were identified, and no bushing was found. The plug and its fuse did not comply with BS 1363 and BS1362 respectively, which included a lack of granular filler in the fuse body. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. Additionally, the product was not compliant with the marking or instructions requirement of the relevant standard. The product presents a risk of electric shock and electrocution. The product does not meet the requirements of the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The product has been destroyed and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD case number: 2111-0094 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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